A deep-sea microbe uses an exceptionally heat-resistant enzyme to turn atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia at temperatures that would destroy most proteins. Its unusual structure and a newly observed reaction state may reveal an ancient, shared mechanism behind nitrogen fixation and could eventually inspire cleaner biotechnology and fertilizer production.
More in Research
Hurricane Hunters reveal 4 warning signs that a storm is about to strengthen
September 20, 2026
Hidden gut defect that may explain why IBD keeps coming back
September 20, 2026
A deadly ebola relative is surging after years in the shadows
September 20, 2026
New chemical wipes out 95% of termites without harming humans
September 19, 2026
A giant crater may reveal the origin of Mars’ doomed moon
September 19, 2026
This tiny organism can shrink to one quarter its size in milliseconds
September 19, 2026
Latest News
Boss insists on everyone leaving at 5 PM: Employee follows rule, leaves work unfinished; Reddit post sparks discussion
September 20, 2026
அம்மன் வேஷம் முடிஞ்சதும் இப்படி ஒரு லுக்கா? நயன்தாராவின் சூடான கடற்கரை போட்டோஸ்!
September 20, 2026
சிம்ம ராசிக்கு இந்த வாரம் எப்படி இருக்கும்?.. 2 விஷயங்களில் ரொம்ப கவனம்
September 20, 2026
Monsoon withdrawal begins from western Rajasthan
September 20, 2026
கடக ராசிக்கு குரு, செவ்வாயின் அருளால் அடிக்கும் ஜாக்பாட்.. ஒரு விஷயத்தில் ரொம்ப கவனம்
September 20, 2026
Key Sunday Night Football Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ’Em Sit ’Em Decisions
September 20, 2026