Scientists at Empa’s Cellulose & Wood Materials Lab in Switzerland have created glowing wood using fungus. By combining balsa wood and the honey fungus (Desarmillaria tabescens), they made wood that shines bright green. The fungus produces luciferin, the substance that causes the glow known as "foxfire."

They chose balsa wood because it’s light and can absorb eight times its weight. Over 10 days, a chemical reaction made the wood glow for up to 10 hours.

This bioluminescent wood could provide light without electricity, offering an eco-friendly lighting solution.

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