Could spinach be the answer to truly green solar panels?

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Researchers at Vanderbilt University say photosynthetic protein in the vegetable could increase the efficiency of solar panels

We all know spinach is a wonder food, but now scientists think it can not only boost your health, but also the efficiency of your solar panels. A team of researchers at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee...

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