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Taiwanese scientists have recently discovered that placing gold nanoparticles within the leaves of trees, causes them to give off a luminous reddish glow.
The idea of using trees to replace street lights is an ingenious one – not only would it save on electricity costs and cut CO2 emissions, but it could also greatly reduce light pollution in major cities.
Read more: Gold Nanoparticles Could Transform Trees Into Street Lights | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World
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