Glowing plants could become living energy-free light sources

Mongabay
Sep 2, 2025, 5:58 pm316 ptsTop
In nature, many organisms glow in the dark, including lightning bugs, some squid and jellyfish, using light to attract a mate or lure prey. Now, researchers have engineered glowing succulents, plants that recharge in sunlight and shine bright at night, an early step toward living, energy-free light sources. The…

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