Imagine a world where trees light city streets and plants glow naturally in the dark. Shane Hewitt and Dr. Samantha Yammine (Science Sam) explore groundbreaking MIT research that merges nanotechnology with plant biology to create phosphorescent plants.
They unpack how nanoparticles enable plants to store and release light, why this could reduce plastic waste, and what it means for the future of eco-friendly lighting. The discussion stretches from the microscopic scale of nanobionics to the philosophical scale of our place in the universe — all while keeping an eye on ecosystem safety and sustainability.
Discover how science is literally illuminating the path to a greener future.

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Originally aired on2025-10-15