We now have a more complete picture of the process by which most plants generate energy by dividing water particles.

By stimulating plant proteins with laser light and then capturing the subsequent processes using x-rays, researchers have really uncovered missing out on steps in photosynthesis. The imaged smoke bush leaves are x-ray fantasies.

Science Photo Library/Nick VEASEY

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