Light without electricity? Glowing algae could make it possible

 (colorado.edu)

24 points | by geox 2 days ago

4 comments

  • walrus01 2 minutes ago
    It rather resembles the CGI protomolecule from 'The Expanse'.
  • ceejayoz 59 minutes ago
    This feels like weird framing. They still need energy to produce it.

    I have a genetically engineered luminescent petunia plant. It’s neat, but a ways off from being useful for anything.

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  • m3kw9 15 minutes ago
    good for car dashboards, maybe for not vital areas
  • cassianoleal 59 minutes ago
    So can torches and candles.
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