The Secret History of Bioluminescence (Rebroadcast)

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The Secret History of Bioluminescence (Rebroadcast)

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Jul 2, 2019

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by Ferris Jabr • Illuminating maps during war, guiding planes to safety, making genes and proteins visible—organisms get their glow on to help humans.
Originally published in May 2016, this fascinating story is as relevant now as it was then. The original story, along with photos, can be found on hakaimagazine.com.

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Jul 2, 2019

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The Secret History of Bioluminescence (Rebroadcast)

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