Spiny Norman said:
Divine Angel said:
Spiny Norman said:
Chinese scientists unveil glowing Avatar-like plants that could light cities without electricity.Using genes from fireflies and luminous fungi, scientists have created plants that glow in the dark.
Chinese scientists have unveiled genetically engineered plants capable of glowing in the dark, a breakthrough researchers say could transform urban lighting, tourism and sustainable design.Developed using gene-editing technology, the bioluminescent plants emit a soft natural glow after researchers successfully transferred light-producing genes from fireflies and luminous fungi into plant cells.
So far more than 20 species – including orchids, sunflowers and chrysanthemums – have already been engineered to shine at night.
Um, how is a “soft, natural glow” supposed to “light cities”?
They’re about to graft in some more DNA that makes them grow lenses, to focus the light.
Rightyo. I was picturing bioluminescent fungi and thinking they don’t give off much light.