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University of Cambridge: Algae-powered computing: scientists create reliable and renewable biological photovoltaic cell

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Researchers have used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year – and counting – using nothing but ambient light and water. Their system has potential as a reliable and renewable way to power small devices. Our photosynthetic device doesn’t run down the way a battery does because it’s […]