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Glow-in-the-dark houseplants shine in rainbow of colours

Glow-in-the-dark houseplants shine in rainbow of colours

University students might soon have something other than black-light posters to brighten their dorm rooms. Researchers have created glow-in-the-dark plants by injecting succulents with materials similar to those that make the posters light up. The fleshy plants shine as brightly as a night light, and can be made to do so in a wide variety of colours — a first …

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Chinese scientists create multicolored glow-in-the-dark succulents that recharge in sunlight

Chinese scientists create multicolored glow-in-the-dark succulents that recharge in sunlight

Scientists in China have created rainbow, glow-in-the-dark succulents by injecting colorful “afterglow” particles into the leaves that absorb, and then gradually release, light. The luminescent succulents shone for up to two hours, outperforming similar, material-engineered plants, according to a new study. The invention paves the way for sustainable, plant-based lighting to illuminate outdoor and indoor spaces, researchers said. “Imagine glowing …

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