SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 6, 2026The Guardian

Bioluminescent algae’s blue light harnessed to make 3D-printed shapes

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Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder used acid to trigger sustained glowing in Pyrocystis lunula algae, then mixed them into a gel to 3D-print glowing shapes lasting up to 25 minutes. This living bioluminescent material could eventually replace battery-powered devices, reducing waste.

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