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Feb

Elastic batteries could power bionic implants Tiny batteries consist of lithium lodged in silicone sheets and can stretch to 3 times their original length.             

Elastic batteries could power bionic implants
Tiny batteries consist of lithium lodged in silicone sheets and can stretch to 3 times their original length.             

3 months ago Short URL 80 notes

science/battery/tech/

01

Feb

What is GravityLight? A $5 battery-free lamp for the poor Inventors Martin Riddiford and Jim Reeves realized they could eliminate the need for a battery if they relied on the power of gravity.

What is GravityLight? A $5 battery-free lamp for the poor
Inventors Martin Riddiford and Jim Reeves realized they could eliminate the need for a battery if they relied on the power of gravity.

4 months ago Short URL 149 notes

tech/science/battery/

08

Jan

Self-charging battery named one of 2012’s top innovations Placed on your shoe, the battery would generate electricity with every step.

Self-charging battery named one of 2012’s top innovations
Placed on your shoe, the battery would generate electricity with every step.

5 months ago Short URL 233 notes

tech/science/battery/