Inspired by glowing jellyfish, young Spanish scientist Rubén Costa has developed BioLEDs that could help save the planet – as well as sufferers of Seasonal Affective Disorder.
UP MTech student Ramansh Bajpai created a ‘transparent’ concrete which is 23% stronger, 15% lighter and free from carbon dioxide! It is also much cheaper and can reduce electricty use by 30%.
Check out this video on how to make a DIY firefly lantern.
These researchers in Denmark are considering lighting up streets with glow-in-the-dark trees!
https://theweek.com/articles/763908/glowinthedark-trees-could-someday-replace-city-street-lights
In the future, bioluminescent animals like jellyfish might be the main lighting source in buildings.
Translucent concrete is a technology that can make buildings brighter and more energy efficient.
This is so cool! A wonder of modern architecture.