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NameUnavail t1_jacg7ui wrote

Reply to comment by ScienceIsSexy420 in ELI5: What's hard about copying photosynthesis or just using plants for power by No_Dust_5360

Yeah I think engineering more efficient solar might be a better investment than trying to GMO a plantable phone charger....

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mytrickytrick t1_jacgeu1 wrote

It could be the next gen pickup line: "hey cutie, I see your cell phone is low on battery. Here's my charger and a flower for you"

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ScienceIsSexy420 t1_jachhxh wrote

It's not about making GMO plants, it's about making solar cells with the highest efficiency possible. The most efficient means we have discovered in the entire universe can for converting sunlight into electric energy is photosynthesis, so why wouldn't we try and emulate that?

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