Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World » living light http://inhabitat.com Green Design Will Save the World Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:20:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Researchers Create a “Living Display” from E. Coli Biopixels http://inhabitat.com/researchers-create-a-living-display-from-dancing-e-coli-biopixels/ http://inhabitat.com/researchers-create-a-living-display-from-dancing-e-coli-biopixels/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:20:24 +0000 Brit Liggett http://inhabitat.com/?p=339492 biopixel, biopixel display, living display, living fluorescent light, e. coli bacteria, e. coli display, living light, bacterial light, bacteria display, bacteria sensor, toxic detection, toxin detector, toxin sensor, arsenic detector

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed an innovative neon display using live bacteria. The pulsating fluorescent pixels were made possible when a team altered the genetic makeup of E. Coli bacteria and coupled their biological clocks with a fluorescent protein that then tuned a whole batch of bacteria to the same bio-cycle. In addition to glowing in unison, the bacteria’s pulsing patterns change with the introduction of certain toxins, like arsenic. The team of researchers believes that the resulting display will be able to detect levels of toxins over time. Video of the display after the jump.

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The 2011 Solar Decathlon is heating up as 20 teams of students from around the world construct stunning, energy-efficient homes at the National Mall’s West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C. The competition officially opens on September 23rd, but we’re excited to bring you a first look at each of this year’s incredible solar powered homes – hit the jump to check out the state of the art in green building!

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Seoul, South Korea is filled with blinding light-up displays and headache-inducing neon screens. But residents of the city who want to see these displays put to good use need only take a trip to the World Cup Stadium’s Peace Park, which is where this beautiful Living Light sculpture blooms. The permanent outdoor pavilion and glass canopy projects up-to-the minnute information about local air quality, and locals can send it a text message to receive a report from anywhere.

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