13/12/17

[Maik]

English rivers polluted by powerful insecticides, first tests reveal

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/dec/13/english-rivers-polluted-by-powerful-insecticides-first-tests-reveal

[Maik]

Streetlights could be replaced by glowing trees, after scientists discovered how to make plants shine in the dark.

In a study funded by the US Department of Energy, researchers at MIT proved it is possible to inject the luminescent chemical used by fireflies into leaves so that they shimmer brightly.

In watercress, the leaves gave off a light strong enough to read a book by, and the scientists believe that plants could one day illuminate homes and offices, without the need for electricity, as well as providing street lighting.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/12/13/streetlights-could-replaced-glowing-trees-scientists-make-plants/