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One Variety of Sea Slugs Cuts Out the Energy Middleman

Posted by timothy on from the would-never-leave-the-house dept.

dragonturtle69 writes with this story, short on details but interesting: "These sea slugs, Elysia chlorotica, have evolved the ability to gain energy via photosynthesis. Forget about genetic modifications for sports enhancements. I want to be able to never need to eat again — or do I?"

2 of 232 comments (clear)

  1. Re:I want the reverse. by Kratisto · · Score: 5, Funny

    If you can make that light coherent and focused, you can be some sort of super hero. Laser Pointer Assisted Presentation Man! Is it a CEO? Is it a college professor? No! It's Laser Pointer Man! Boring wrongdoers into soporific oblivion at the speed of light! Taunting cats in his free time...

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    Conscience is the inner voice which warns us that someone may be looking.
  2. Re:Exactly, eating like a plant by clone53421 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I’d say, “hi, did you realise that you’re standing in the toilet?”

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    Alexander Peter Kristopeit bought his basement from his mommy for one dollar.