Scientists create algae computer powered by photosynthesis - The Verge

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have used algae to power a low-energy ARM computer chip for six months continuously. They hope that in the future, such natural power systems could be used to power Internet of Things devices.

Forget your water-cooled PC this one runs on pond scum If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The colony of algae was enclosed in a unit … [+3081 chars]

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