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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Nick Forbes

INSANE: Lasers powered by sunlight could transform space travel scientists say - The Real Truth

‘Sun-powered lasers’ that harness bacteria’s ability to convert sunlight into energy could power future missions to Mars, scientists have announced (Alamy/PA) -

Lasers that harness bacteria’s natural ability to convert sunlight into energy could power missions to Mars and provide a source of clean energy on Earth, scientists have announced.

The technology is inspired by the way plants and bacteria convert light into chemical energy through a process called photosynthesis.

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