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What might sustainable cemeteries of the future look like? Seattle-based Recompose says human compost, trees and mod architecture. (Credit: Olson Kundig)Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news(Credit: Dewi Putra/Shutterstock)(Credit: Everett Historical/Shutterstock, JL Jahn/Shutterstock)(Credit: Elizabeth M. Weber/Discover)As a body decomposes, chemical reactions happen that give off energy at the molecularlevel. But what if we could harness that energy and turn it into light? Researchers at ColumbiaUniversity’s DeathLAB think it’s possible — and that the light could make for a new kind ofcemetery, like these artist’s renderings of what they call a “Constellation Park.” (Credit: Keizo Kioku)(Credit: Jay Smith)(Credit: Joan Meiners)Some prefer a more direct path back to nature, like at the Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery in Gainesville, Florida. Volunteers dig the graves, while then-assistant director David Ponoroff manages the plots. The restored habitat will benefit native ecosystems for the long haul. (Credit: Joan Meiners)1 free article leftWant More? Get unlimited access for as low as $1.99/monthAlready a subscriber? or Want more?Keep reading for as low as $1.99!Already a subscriber? or Related ContentStay CuriousJoinOur ListSign up for our weekly science updates.SubscribeTo The MagazineSave up to the cover price when you subscribe to Discover magazine.

What might sustainable cemeteries of the future look like? Seattle-based Recompose says human compost, trees and mod architecture. (Credit: Olson Kundig)Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news(Credit: Dewi Putra/Shutterstock)(Credit: Everett Historical/Shutterstock, JL Jahn/Shutterstock)(Credit: Elizabeth M. Weber/Discover)As a body decomposes, chemical reactions happen that give off energy at the molecularlevel. But what if we could harness that energy and turn it into light? Researchers at ColumbiaUniversity’s DeathLAB think it’s possible — and that the light could...

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