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EPISODE · Nov 14, 2025 · 14 MIN

EP8 - Glow in the Dark Trees

from Brilliant or Bonkers: Weird Inventions & Innovation Debates · host Mark & Amanda

What if the trees in your local park could glow in the dark?In this episode of Brilliant or Bonkers, Mark tries to convince us that genetically glowing trees are the future — magical, energy-saving, and totally brilliant.Amanda isn’t buying it. She’s worried about moths, TikTok influencers, glowing ghost forests, and light giving squirrelsTogether, they explore:How firefly genes could turn a tree into a natural nightlightWhether it would help cities… or confuse squirrels foreverThe real science — explained clearly for kidsWill it help squirrels find their nuts in the dark?And of course… whether this idea is BRILLIANT or BONKERS!It’s funny, curious, slightly chaotic, and packed with kid-friendly science.Perfect for families, classrooms, or anyone who’s ever wondered,“What if nature could glow?”

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