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 ...
Gummy candy used to be quite predictable — consumers were in for a chewy candy that took some effort to unlock the juicy, fruity flavors inside. Then along came Sour Patch Kids, which took the ...
The research team's glowing succulents, which lit up in shades of red, green and blue Liu et al., Matter Imagine walking through a garden after sunset. Instead of flicking the outdoor lights on, the ...
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 ...
Succulents glow in shades of red, green, blue, and more after being infused with afterglow phosphor particles that absorb and slowly release light. From mushrooms that cast a soft green glow to ...
A surprisingly simple trick is helping scientists make succulent leaves shine brighter than ever, giving these favorite houseplants a new glow. Reading time 2 minutes Glowing plants are pleasant to ...
These succulents got a glow up from researchers in China who injected the plants with inorganic phosphor particles (Matter 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.matt.2025.102370). The science behind the glow is the ...
From mushrooms that cast a soft green glow to plankton that glimmers sparkling blue, glowing plants are nothing new to nature. Now, scientists are bringing that light to houseplants. Reporting in the ...