Intellectually Curious

Nitrogen Fixation: From Lightning to Legumes and Beyond


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A deep dive into how nitrogen becomes usable for life: the rhizobia in plant roots, legumes and other partnerships, and the surprising role of lightning. We explore the Haber–Bosch fertilizer, its environmental costs, and the exciting, nature-inspired alternatives using iron and vanadium catalysts that could reshape sustainable fertilizer.


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Intellectually CuriousBy Mike Breault