Fireflies bring us brighter LEDs

Fireflies ... they’ve allowed us to image the bloodstream and they’ve inspired the creation of a light that could run on waste. Now, they’ve helped an international team of scientists get over 50 percent more light out of existing LED bulbs. The secret lies in the insects’ scales... Continue Reading Fireflies bring us brighter LEDs

Section: Research Watch

Tags: Bioluminescence, Biomimicry, Insect, LED, Light

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