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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/11549319

Scientists Develop New Dirt-Powered Fuel Cell That Runs Forever

Northwestern University researchers have introduced a soil-microbe-powered fuel cell, significantly outperforming similar technologies and providing a sustainable solution for powering low-energy devices.

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[-] Boscrossos@lemmy.world 48 points 9 months ago

The key word here is low powered. This is not for your washer, tv or even phone. It might power a sensor here or there, or a small led. Amazing technology, though. Imagine the "powered by dirt" stickers...

[-] PatrickYaa@lemmy.one 35 points 9 months ago

So the performance is.... Dirt poor? Ba-dumm-tss

[-] haui_lemmy@lemmy.giftedmc.com 7 points 9 months ago

Okay, that one was pretty good. Now get outa here! /jk

[-] Leviathan@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Yes, but I hope that doesn't soil their discovery for you.

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