Scientists at MIT engineered bacteria that can “talk” using light — and their signals can be detected from 90 meters away using hyperspectral cameras.
“Engineered bacteria emit hyperspectral signals visible from 90 meters.” 🌱🔬🚁
This breakthrough could transform agriculture, pollution monitoring, and even landmine detection.
Imagine a future where bacteria in the soil can silently “report” on nutrient levels, pollutants, or toxins — and drones or satellites can read those reports from a distance. That future is closer than you think. Researchers at MIT have engineered bacteria to emit hyperspectral signals that can be detected from up to 90 meters away, opening the door to large-scale environmental monitoring without the need for microscopes or lab equipment.
