SOLar energy, that is! We've all heard about solar panels, but this new design is based on the idea that the skin of spinach can generate energy. Well, it can: The protein, photosystem I, is found in the chloroplasts of all plants (basically the energy power-house. Much like our mitochondria, which are OUR energy power-house parts). Photosystem I is a cluster of 200 to 300 light-absorbing pigments located in the thylakoid of the plant. Although this project is still in the works, it appears that it can help in our quest for a more sustainable approach to our living situations.
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They might also use the vegetable to feed humans who would in turn run around in giant wheels to produce energy.
I would totally do that (run on a giant wheel, that is). Oh-- we already came up with that: treadmills. The vegetable? textured SOY-tein...
Good post.
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