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China: Mysterious Glowing Objects Flash Across Night Sky Over Jinan

On May 7, 2026, in Pingyin County, Jinan, a video captured bright unidentified objects flashing across the dark sky above the city. The glowing light appeared to move rapidly while emitting a strong white and bluish glow, instantly attracting the attention of people on the ground. The footage showcased the object hovering or streaking through the night sky as nearby residents watched in surprise.

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China: Mysterious Ink-Like Shadow Filmed Expanding in Shaanxi Sky

On May 6, 2026, in Shaanxi, a video recorded a strange dark shadow appearing in the sky. After a plane flew past, the black shape gradually spread outward above the filmer. The shadow expanded through the sky like spilled ink, creating an unusual and unclear visual effect. It did not immediately resemble a common cloud shape. Chinese viewers discussed possible explanations in the comments. Some guessed it might be a swarm of flying insects, while others questioned whether the video had been made with AI.

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NASA's telescope ready for dark matter search

Photo taken on April 21, 2026, shows NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, ahead of its planned launch in September to search for dark matter.

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NASA's telescope ready for dark matter search

NASA head Jared Isaacman speaks at a press conference during the unveiling of the U.S. space agency's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, ahead of its planned launch in September to search for dark matter.

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China: Time-Lapse Captures Forest Fire Ripping Through Mountainside in Shenzhen

On January 8, 2026, a fast-moving forest fire ripped across mountainsides in Pingshan District, Shenzhen, sending thick orange flames and dark smoke over nearby roads and buildings. The fire broke out near Shenzhen Technology University. Emergency, fire, and police teams were mobilized immediately. No casualties were reported.

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China: Mysterious Dragon-Shaped Dark Object Twisting in the Sky in Zhejiang

On March 30, 2026, in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, a video captured a dark, elongated mass floating midair, moving in a fluid, almost serpentine motion. The object appeared to twist, roll, and undulate continuously against a windy sky, drawing comparisons to a mythical black dragon soaring above. The man who filmed the footage, surnamed Qian, said the winds were strong that day, but the object did not resemble any insect or common airborne debris.

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China: Driver Encounters Bear Family on Dark Road in Yunnan

A video filmed on January 10, 2026, in Yunnan Province, southwestern China, shows several Tibetan blue bears running along a dark road at night. As the car approached, the mother bear lunged at the car, hitting the right front of it. The filmer later said the car suffered only a minor scrape and that the bear was unharmed.

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China: ‘Smiling Face’ Optical Illusion Box Created by Parrots

On January 21, 2026, in Anhui, eastern China, a video showed a white box with two round holes and a curved opening below, forming the shape of a strange smiling face. When the filmer touched the holes, two large eyes suddenly appeared inside, giving the illusion of a human-like face staring outward. The image looked unsettling at first. The effect was created by two parrots positioned behind the holes. Their dark pupils and surrounding white feathers produced the illusion from the chosen angle.

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China: Man Sprayed With Squid Ink While Night Fishing in Hainan

On January 26, 2026, in Hainan, southern China, a man fishing from a bridge at night was sprayed with dark ink after pulling a squid from the water, leaving him covered and stunned.

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Scene of Ukraine

Photo shows a pedestrian on a dark street in Kyiv on Jan. 29, 2026, amid a power outage caused by Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.

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Scene of Ukraine

People walk a dark street in Kyiv on Jan. 29, 2026, amid a power outage caused by Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.

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Palm Royale Season 2 Official Emmy FYC Event - LA

Leslie Bibb arrives at Apple TV+'s 'Palm Royale' Season 2 Official Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) Event held at the Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on January 15, 2026 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Palm Royale Season 2 Official Emmy FYC Event - LA

Leslie Bibb arrives at Apple TV+'s 'Palm Royale' Season 2 Official Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) Event held at the Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on January 15, 2026 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Palm Royale Season 2 Official Emmy FYC Event - LA

Leslie Bibb arrives at Apple TV+'s 'Palm Royale' Season 2 Official Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) Event held at the Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on January 15, 2026 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Palm Royale Season 2 Official Emmy FYC Event - LA

Leslie Bibb arrives at Apple TV+'s 'Palm Royale' Season 2 Official Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) Event held at the Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on January 15, 2026 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Palm Royale Season 2 Official Emmy FYC Event - LA

Leslie Bibb arrives at Apple TV+'s 'Palm Royale' Season 2 Official Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) Event held at the Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on January 15, 2026 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Palm Royale Season 2 Official Emmy FYC Event - LA

Leslie Bibb arrives at Apple TV+'s 'Palm Royale' Season 2 Official Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) Event held at the Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on January 15, 2026 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Palm Royale Season 2 Official Emmy FYC Event - LA

Leslie Bibb arrives at Apple TV+'s 'Palm Royale' Season 2 Official Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) Event held at the Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on January 15, 2026 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Palm Royale Season 2 Official Emmy FYC Event - LA

Leslie Bibb arrives at Apple TV+'s 'Palm Royale' Season 2 Official Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) Event held at the Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on January 15, 2026 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Palm Royale Season 2 Official Emmy FYC Event - LA

Leslie Bibb arrives at Apple TV+'s 'Palm Royale' Season 2 Official Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) Event held at the Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on January 15, 2026 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Palm Royale Season 2 Official Emmy FYC Event - LA

Leslie Bibb arrives at Apple TV+'s 'Palm Royale' Season 2 Official Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) Event held at the Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on January 15, 2026 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Palm Royale Season 2 Official Emmy FYC Event - LA

Leslie Bibb arrives at Apple TV+'s 'Palm Royale' Season 2 Official Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) Event held at the Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on January 15, 2026 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - LA

Glen Powell wearing Brunello Cucinelli arrives at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - LA

Glen Powell wearing Brunello Cucinelli arrives at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - LA

Glen Powell wearing Brunello Cucinelli arrives at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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WWD Style Awards, Golden Globes - LA

Canadian actress Anna Cathcart arrives at the 2026 2nd Annual WWD (Women's Wear Daily) Style Awards, Golden Globes presented by Amazon Beauty, Donna Karan New York, Glamsquad, IHG Hotels and Resorts, and Moet and Chandon held at the Regent Santa Monica Beach on January 9, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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WWD Style Awards, Golden Globes - LA

Canadian actress Anna Cathcart arrives at the 2026 2nd Annual WWD (Women's Wear Daily) Style Awards, Golden Globes presented by Amazon Beauty, Donna Karan New York, Glamsquad, IHG Hotels and Resorts, and Moet and Chandon held at the Regent Santa Monica Beach on January 9, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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WWD Style Awards, Golden Globes - LA

Canadian actress Anna Cathcart arrives at the 2026 2nd Annual WWD (Women's Wear Daily) Style Awards, Golden Globes presented by Amazon Beauty, Donna Karan New York, Glamsquad, IHG Hotels and Resorts, and Moet and Chandon held at the Regent Santa Monica Beach on January 9, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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WWD Style Awards, Golden Globes - LA

Canadian actress Anna Cathcart arrives at the 2026 2nd Annual WWD (Women's Wear Daily) Style Awards, Golden Globes presented by Amazon Beauty, Donna Karan New York, Glamsquad, IHG Hotels and Resorts, and Moet and Chandon held at the Regent Santa Monica Beach on January 9, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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WWD Style Awards, Golden Globes - LA

Canadian actress Anna Cathcart arrives at the 2026 2nd Annual WWD (Women's Wear Daily) Style Awards, Golden Globes presented by Amazon Beauty, Donna Karan New York, Glamsquad, IHG Hotels and Resorts, and Moet and Chandon held at the Regent Santa Monica Beach on January 9, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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WWD Style Awards, Golden Globes - LA

Canadian actress Anna Cathcart arrives at the 2026 2nd Annual WWD (Women's Wear Daily) Style Awards, Golden Globes presented by Amazon Beauty, Donna Karan New York, Glamsquad, IHG Hotels and Resorts, and Moet and Chandon held at the Regent Santa Monica Beach on January 9, 2025 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Thousands of Migratory Birds Form “Giant Wave” in Shandong

A massive flock of migratory birds was captured on video at the Yellow River estuary in eastern China’s Shandong province on December 5. The birds gathered into a dense mass of dark shapes, sweeping across the sky like a moving wave.

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Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 14, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, the phrase "The Heart of the World is Bleeding" aptly encapsulates the aftermath of the flash floods that occurred during this period. In the wake of the devastation, residents gathered tree trunks that had been uprooted and displaced from the Leuser Ecosystem, a consequence of Tropical Cyclone Senyar that may be characterised as a "dark harvest." Rudi Putra, the founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum, articulated that the magnitude of this devastation transcends a typical natural disaster; it serves as a poignant indicator of the deterioration of our natural defences against the global climate crisis. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 14, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, the phrase "The Heart of the World is Bleeding" aptly encapsulates the aftermath of the flash floods that occurred during this period. In the wake of the devastation, residents gathered tree trunks that had been uprooted and displaced from the Leuser Ecosystem, a consequence of Tropical Cyclone Senyar that may be characterised as a "dark harvest." Rudi Putra, the founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum, articulated that the magnitude of this devastation transcends a typical natural disaster; it serves as a poignant indicator of the deterioration of our natural defences against the global climate crisis. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 14, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, the phrase "The Heart of the World is Bleeding" aptly encapsulates the aftermath of the flash floods that occurred during this period. In the wake of the devastation, residents gathered tree trunks that had been uprooted and displaced from the Leuser Ecosystem, a consequence of Tropical Cyclone Senyar that may be characterised as a "dark harvest." Rudi Putra, the founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum, articulated that the magnitude of this devastation transcends a typical natural disaster; it serves as a poignant indicator of the deterioration of our natural defences against the global climate crisis. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 5

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 4

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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China: Giant Panda Turns Into “White Bear” After Rolling in Snow

On January 21, 2024, in Xi’an, located in northwestern China’s Shaanxi province, a video captured the first snowfall of winter at the Qinling Four Treasures Science Park. Giant panda Qizai played on a slope near a tree. In the footage, Qizai rolled from the higher ground down toward the lower panda house area, turning over several times. Snowflakes stuck to its fur, gradually covering much of its body. By the time it reached the bottom, the panda looked like a round “white bear” with dark patches. The clip highlights the contrast between the thick snow, the enclosure, and the panda’s lively sliding movements.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 3

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 2

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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China: Heavy Snow Creates Dreamlike Night Scene in Heilongjiang

A video from November 8, 2025, in Heilongjiang, China, shows large snowflakes drifting through the night under glowing streetlights. Dense clusters of snow filled the dark sky, creating a calm, dreamlike winter scene as the city slowly turned white.

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Self-Glimmering Plants Cultivated by Magicpen Bio - China

A reseacher checks the growth of seedlings at the laboratory of Magicpen Bio in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, December 3, 2025. Chinese researchers have successfully cultivated a number of gene-edited plants that steadily glimmer in dark environments. They managed to introduce gene fragments from organisms such as fireflies into plant cells, allowing the latter to glimmer by themselves. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Duan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Self-Glimmering Plants Cultivated by Magicpen Bio - China

A researcher prepares to transfer a tray of self-glimmering plants into a dark room for observation at the laboratory of Magicpen Bio in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, December 3, 2025. Chinese researchers have successfully cultivated a number of gene-edited plants that steadily glimmer in dark environments. They managed to introduce gene fragments from organisms such as fireflies into plant cells, allowing the latter to glimmer by themselves. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Duan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Self-Glimmering Plants Cultivated by Magicpen Bio - China

A reseacher checks the growth of seedlings at the laboratory of Magicpen Bio in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, December 3, 2025. Chinese researchers have successfully cultivated a number of gene-edited plants that steadily glimmer in dark environments. They managed to introduce gene fragments from organisms such as fireflies into plant cells, allowing the latter to glimmer by themselves. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Duan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Self-Glimmering Plants Cultivated by Magicpen Bio - China

A reseacher checks the growth of seedlings at the laboratory of Magicpen Bio in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, December 3, 2025. Chinese researchers have successfully cultivated a number of gene-edited plants that steadily glimmer in dark environments. They managed to introduce gene fragments from organisms such as fireflies into plant cells, allowing the latter to glimmer by themselves. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Duan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Self-Glimmering Plants Cultivated by Magicpen Bio - China

A reseacher checks the growth of seedlings at the laboratory of Magicpen Bio in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, December 3, 2025. Chinese researchers have successfully cultivated a number of gene-edited plants that steadily glimmer in dark environments. They managed to introduce gene fragments from organisms such as fireflies into plant cells, allowing the latter to glimmer by themselves. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Duan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Self-Glimmering Plants Cultivated by Magicpen Bio - China

This photo taken on December 3, 2025 shows self-glimmering sunflowers cultivated by Magicpen Bio in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. Chinese researchers have successfully cultivated a number of gene-edited plants that steadily glimmer in dark environments. They managed to introduce gene fragments from organisms such as fireflies into plant cells, allowing the latter to glimmer by themselves. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Duan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Self-Glimmering Plants Cultivated by Magicpen Bio - China

This undated file photo shows self-glimmering plants cultivated by Magicpen Bio in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. Chinese researchers have successfully cultivated a number of gene-edited plants that steadily glimmer in dark environments. They managed to introduce gene fragments from organisms such as fireflies into plant cells, allowing the latter to glimmer by themselves. (Magicpen Bio/Handout via Xinhua)

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Self-Glimmering Plants Cultivated by Magicpen Bio - China

This undated file photo shows self-glimmering plants cultivated by Magicpen Bio in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. Chinese researchers have successfully cultivated a number of gene-edited plants that steadily glimmer in dark environments. They managed to introduce gene fragments from organisms such as fireflies into plant cells, allowing the latter to glimmer by themselves. (Magicpen Bio/Handout via Xinhua)