Chonkus algae found in CO₂-rich Italian waters; ideal for carbon storage Large colonies of Chonkus reduce industrial carbon storage costs Chonkus adapts to high temperatures, aiding bio-manufacturing ...

The cyanobacterium, or alga, is officially known as UTEX 3222, but the team behind its discovery have given it the far catchier nickname of “Chonkus” – because, in the presence of carbon ...

And hefty UTEX 3222 — dubbed “Chonkus” by the researchers who found it — may have just the right combination of traits to help with some of humanity’s most pressing problems. In ...

One microorganism in particular has captured scientists’ attention. UTEX 3222, nicknamed “Chonkus” for the way it guzzles carbon dioxide, is a previously unknown cyanobacterium found in ...

One microorganism in particular has captured scientists’ attention. UTEX 3222, nicknamed “Chonkus” for the way it guzzles carbon dioxide, is a previously unknown cyanobacterium found in ...

An international team of scientists (including experts from Harvard University) have described a carbon dioxide-hungry algae nicknamed “Chonkus.” This carbon-hungry algae could help sequester ...

A new algae strain, “Chonkus,” discovered off Sicily, offers potential for bioproduction and carbon sequestration. Its ability to thrive in CO 2-rich environments and settle rapidly could lead to more ...