Streetlights of Tomorrow Might Just Be Living Plants
Streetlights of Tomorrow Might Just Be Living Plants
US · Published Aug 30, 2025
Chinese researchers have developed glow-in-the-dark succulents using phosphor particles.
These plants can emit a soft glow for up to two hours, rivaling a small night lamp.
This breakthrough hints at sustainable, plant-based lighting for future streetlights.
Living plants as the streetlights of tomorrow
Imagine a world where the streetlights aren't made of metal and glass, but are instead living, breathing plants gently illuminating the night. This isn't science fiction; it's a potential future closer than you think, thanks to innovative research from China.
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