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New Organism 'Chonkus' Could Revolutionize Carbon Reduction
11/22/2025
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- Scientists have identified a new single-celled organism, UTEX 3222, nicknamed “Chonkus,” that may reduce carbon emissions.
- Microbiologist Braden Tierney discovered the organism during an underwater expedition near Sicily.
- Chonkus is a fast-growing cyanobacterium that efficiently absorbs light and carbon dioxide.
- Co-researcher Max Schubert described its dense, green peanut butter–like consistency as enhancing its effectiveness.
