'Nanobionics' aims to give plants superpowers
Monday, March 31, 2014 - 16:01
in Physics & Chemistry
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?