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We’ve always known that Spinach was nutritious, but scientists at Vanderbilt University are using proteins found in the vegetable to generate solar power.
Scientists at Vanderbilt University have found an exciting new use for spinach, harnessing energy from the sun. Kane Jennings, a Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, tells host Steve Curwood that using a protein found in Spinach can create a highly productive solar cell.