Hamster Power

Monday, February 23, 2009 - 12:35 in Physics & Chemistry

Researchers believe they have conducted the first instance of an animal producing current with nano-generators, by harnessing the power of exercising hamsters. Plus -- the answer to the question that has weighed on the greatest minds for generations: how many hamsters does it take to power a cell phone? Also in today's links: where American ideas come from, where methane in the Arctic is going, and more. read more

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