Scientists Develop Glow-in-the-Dark Succulent Plants That Recharge with Sunlight
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Summary
Scientists from South China Agricultural University have successfully created glow-in-the-dark succulent plants that emit light comparable to a typical night light and can recharge using sunlight. The research, published in the journal Matter, aims to create a vision of glowing plants that could potentially replace streetlights, inspired by the bioluminescent ecosystem depicted in the movie Avatar.
Key quotes
· 3 pulled"Picture the world of Avatar, where glowing plants light up an entire ecosystem"
"We wanted to make that vision possible using real plants"
"Imagine glowing trees replacing streetlights"
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