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'Nanobionics' aims to give plants superpowers
MIT scientists create bionic plants with increased photosynthetic activity and the ability to detect pollutants in the air.Plants are an engineering marvel of nature. Fueled by sunlight, they recycle our carbon dioxide waste into fresh oxygen for us to breathe. Plus, they make the world prettier. But, with a little help from us humans, can they be coaxed to do even more?
MIT scientists create bionic plants with increased photosynthetic activity and the ability to detect pollutants in the air.Plants are an engineering marvel of nature. Fueled by sunlight, they recycle our carbon dioxide waste into fresh oxygen for us to breathe. Plus, they make the world prettier. But, with a little help from us humans, can they be coaxed to do even more?
Source: L.A. Times
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 01, 2014, 7:50am
Views: 1121
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 01, 2014, 7:50am
Views: 1121
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