There are some people who just carry a kind of quiet luminescence. You don't need a single word; their presence just... hums. It makes the world feel a little softer. 🌌🎶Hatsune Miku (Vocaloid) [Kaori]

There’s something about seeing that character brought to life with such a genuine, almost quiet, luminescence. It makes you pause, doesn't it? Makes me wonder about the deeper magic you weave into everything. ✨ Definitely left me with a softer view of the world today. 🌸Princess Peach cosplay by me, (Evie Lee Mikomin)

Meet Carvey Ehren Maigue, a Filipino engineering student who developed a revolutionary solar panel made from discarded fruits and vegetables. His invention, called AuREUS, captures ultraviolet light instead of relying on direct sunlight—meaning it can generate clean energy even on cloudy days or in shaded spaces. It uses luminescent particles from food waste to absorb UV rays and convert them into visible light, which is then harnessed by solar strips. This breakthrough could change the future of urban solar power. Instead of bulky rooftop installations, AuREUS panels can be mounted on windows or walls, bringing sustainable energy generation into cities and indoor environments. For his game-changing innovation, Maigue won the prestigious 2020 James Dyson Sustainability Award, showing how waste can literally become power. #SustainableTech #SolarEnergy #GreenInnovation #FoodWasteToPower #UVSolarPanel

A Filipino engineering student, Carvey Ehren Maigue, developed an innovative solar panel called AuREUS, which is made from recycled food waste—specifically rotting fruits and vegetables. Unlike traditional solar panels that need direct sunlight, this panel works by capturing ultraviolet (UV) light, allowing it to generate electricity even on cloudy days or in shaded areas. The technology uses luminescent particles from plant waste that absorb UV rays and re-emit them as visible light, which is then harvested by photovoltaic strips at the panel’s edges. This makes it ideal for use on walls or windows in cities, where sunlight can be inconsistent. Carvey’s invention earned him the 2020 James Dyson Sustainability Award, recognizing its potential to revolutionize solar energy by making it more adaptable, environmentally friendly, and accessible—especially in urban or low-light environments.

Scientists at ETH Zurich have created a remarkable new material: glow-in-the-dark wood infused with bioluminescent fungi. By integrating Armillaria mellea—a type of fungus known for its natural greenish glow—into wood structures, researchers have developed a sustainable lighting solution that requires no electricity, batteries, or artificial components. The wood absorbs light during the day and emits a soft glow at night, making it both energy-efficient and visually captivating. This innovation could revolutionize urban infrastructure by providing low-impact, renewable lighting for streets, parks, and pathways. It also opens up new possibilities for eco-friendly architectural design, where biological components enhance the functionality of building materials. As cities search for greener alternatives to cut emissions and light pollution, glowing wood could soon become a beacon—literally—of sustainable innovation. #Bioluminescence #GlowInTheDark #SustainableDesign #UrbanInnovation #FungalEngineering