Difference between revisions of "WormLight"
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| − | The bacteria are placed inside a translucent tube filled with water, they are attached to a strip of zinc that acts as an anchor for the bacteria, which also slowly consume the zinc. The surface area of the zinc controls the amount of bacteria that can grow and thus the amount of light that is produced. The bacteria also require a supply of carbohydrates, usually [[Manna]]. When the bacteria are cut off from the supply of [[Manna]], they enter a dormant | + | The bacteria are placed inside a translucent tube filled with water, they are attached to a strip of zinc that acts as an anchor for the bacteria, which also slowly consume the zinc. The surface area of the zinc controls the amount of bacteria that can grow and thus the amount of light that is produced. The bacteria also require a supply of carbohydrates, usually [[Manna]]. When the bacteria are cut off from the supply of [[Manna]], they enter a dormant phase. This can be used to turn WormLights “on” and “off.” |
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| − | In 1987, [[Michael Jacobs|Michael]], started Early Bird Industries to produce and distribute his WormLights. In 1991, Early Bird Industries began a partnership with [[Ultracorps]], which improved | + | In 1987, [[Michael Jacobs|Michael]], started Early Bird Industries to produce and distribute his WormLights. In 1991, Early Bird Industries began a partnership with [[Ultracorps]], which improved efficiency and reduced the cost of WormLights by replacing the glass with [[Pho-Plastic]] and the sugar with [[Manna]]. The switch to [[Manna]] greatly increased the longevity of the WormLights, sugar need to be added every few days to support the light. [[Manna]], with its unique carbohydrates could sustain the bacteria for months or even years. |
The [[Different Acts of 1996]] made it difficult for all business that relied on Different labor, except for [[Ultracorps]]. [[Michael Jacobs|Michael]] sold Early Bird Industries to [[Ultracorps]] in November of 1996. [[Ultracorps]] no longer requires [[Michael Jacobs|Michael]] to produce the WormLights; they have created several sustainable colonies of his bioluminescent bacteria that they use to create their products. | The [[Different Acts of 1996]] made it difficult for all business that relied on Different labor, except for [[Ultracorps]]. [[Michael Jacobs|Michael]] sold Early Bird Industries to [[Ultracorps]] in November of 1996. [[Ultracorps]] no longer requires [[Michael Jacobs|Michael]] to produce the WormLights; they have created several sustainable colonies of his bioluminescent bacteria that they use to create their products. | ||
