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Submitted by SJIND 278d ago | article

The bacteria-eating virus that could one day power your mobile phone

Dailymail: Countless scientists have mastered how to extract power from bacteria in the search for eco-friendly energy.
But they've now gone one step further and figured out how to harness energy from a virus that eats bacteria. (Hi-tech, Phones)

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SJIND  +   278d ago
The M13 virus is not only friendly but versatile. Researchers at M.I.T. last year discovered that the M13's ability to arrange itself in patterns could increase the efficiency of solar power cells...
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konnerbllb  +   277d ago
I'm about five shots of vodka in tonight.. but even if I were sober I have a feeling I still wouldn't understand what you just wrote.
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SJIND  +   277d ago
oh!!!
Just go through this link then you might understand...
http://www.gizmag.com/nano-...
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thorstein  +   277d ago
I want a bacteria that will power my AUTOmobile.
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Crazay  +   277d ago
That is some seriously awesome science. Sure wish I had paid better attention in High School instead of screwing the pooch.
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DeadlyFire  +   277d ago
This won't eat my hand if I get my hand dirty will it? I would hate to have the M13 static shock virus. Although it would be cool in my fingertips so I can play as a Sith lord.
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Lord_Sloth  +   277d ago
You aren't made of Bacteria so no. You'd be safe from it. It might eat some gook off of your hands though.
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gaffyh  +   277d ago
We should all bathe in this virus then.
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