Light without electricity? Glowing algae could make it possible

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Source: Giulia Brachi/CU Boulder

Researchers successfully turned on the “light switch” in algae and kept them lit up using simple chemical solutions. The finding opens the door for future technologies such as autonomous robots that can operate in dark environments and living sensors for water quality.

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