Glow-In-The-Dark Plants

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Plant Lights

Glow-in-the-dark succulents make the best night lights. Researchers figured out how to make our cozy plants glow.

• Treated leaves with strontium aluminate microparticles

• Silica coating protected plant tissue from the phosphorescent material

• Glowing lasts hours and recharges w/ light exposure

Succulent glow could replace traditional ambient light sources and offers sustainable evening lighting. Photosynthesis and overall plant health were not harmed, though longer studies will review any lasting impacts. Cool, now do it to pumpkins.

Self-lighting jack-o-lanterns would be…lit

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