Hack human genes to synthesize nutrients from the sun

Clever Dick on May 2, 2023 at 2:38 am

Idea: Hack human genes to synthesize nutrients from the sun

Link: https://theconversation.com/explainer-why-...

A great idea, but not likely to happen soon as humans lack the necessary biological makeup for photosynthesis.

Explainer: why can’t humans photosynthesise?

There are solar-power sea slugs, so why haven’t humans mastered the art of photosynthesis?

RudeJude on May 2, 2023 at 1:59 am

Idea: Hack human genes to synthesize nutrients from the sun

Link: https://nypost.com/2022/08/03/americans-sp...

People can also save a lot of time if they didn’t have to worry about finding or preparing food.
https://nypost.com/2022/08/03/americans-spend-more-than-400-hours-a-year-in-the-kitchen-poll/

Americans spend more than 400 hours a year in the kitchen: poll

More than half of respondents said their mom, dad and siblings had the greatest influence over their cooking and eating habits.

sunnyjim on May 2, 2023 at 1:11 am

Idea: Hack human genes to synthesize nutrients from the sun

Link: https://www.vice.com/en/article/3dk4bv/hum...

A photosynthetic skin could be the perfect solution for ending world hunger!

Eating the Sun: Can Humans Be Hacked to Do Photosynthesis?

Several animals can already do photosynthesis. Will humans follow suit?

Crops that grow in the dark