Why a curious crustacean could hold secret to making renewable energy from wood
Monday, December 3, 2018 - 09:00
in Earth & Climate
Scientists studying gribble -- a curious wood-eating crustacean -- have discovered how they are able to digest wood despite being the only known animal to have a sterile digestive system. The discovery may help to develop cheaper and more sustainable tools for converting wood into biofuel in the future.