Claim(permalink)
Dutch scientists literally created glow-in-the-dark trees by inserting genetic material from fireflies, making them "eco-friendly outdoor nightlights."
✓snopescom rating: not credible; published on 2021-02-04
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Political Leaning
left political leaning
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neutral sentiment
Date published
2021-02-04
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