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Food made in space

6 Minute English

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Grown With LED Lights

Plants look green because they reflect back any light travelling at a certain wavelength. But when scientists control the wavelengths being fed, plants are able to absorb every photon and particle of light energy making them appear black. NASA found that different colour combinations or light recipes can change a plant's shape, size and even flavour.

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