Core Insights - Chinese scientists have unveiled the secrets of how the marine phytoplankton, Chromera, efficiently captures and utilizes light energy, which has been a mystery until now [1] - The research was published as a cover article in the international journal "Science" on September 12, highlighting the significant findings of the study [1] Research Findings - The research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences discovered that Chromera possesses a "super photosynthetic structure," which is a giant light-absorbing matrix composed of protein and pigment [1] - This structure consists of 51 protein units and over 800 light-absorbing pigment molecules, making it one of the most complex micro-photosynthetic systems in nature [1] Implications - The findings not only explain the efficient photosynthesis of marine phytoplankton but also provide important references for future artificial photosynthesis simulations and the development of new carbon capture technologies [1] - Understanding the efficient photosynthetic mechanisms in nature could lead to the design of more efficient artificial photosynthetic systems and the development of new biotechnologies aimed at carbon reduction [1]