24 February 2021, 8:00 am EST By
Scientists claimed that spinach plants can send an email, which is an unusual ability for this kind of living organism. They said that by inserting carbon nanotubes in the plant s leaves, the organism can detect the presence of nitroaromatics, which is a compound usually used in landmines and other explosives.
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Miguel Chateloin (L) and Lazaro Gamio use their computers to write code that would allow people living in Cuba to use email to post to blogs during the Hackathon for Cuba event on February 1, 2014 in Miami, Florida. The hackathon brought together experts and programmers to devise innovative technology solutions aimed at strengthening communications and information access in Cuba. The event is organized by Roots of Hope with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.