Scientists have developed a fuel cell that uses microbes in soil to produce electricity. The device can power underground ...

The researchers have developed a new type of microbial fuel cell (MFC) that provides a reliable and constant source of ...

A study led by researchers at McGill University has found that certain concentrations of urine can improve the efficiency of ...

A sensor buried in a farm field has two ways to stay powered. A battery that will die. Or a solar panel that will get caked ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock Biology researchers in multiple labs are on an extended bathroom break. That's because ongoing testing in ...

Africa's energy trilemma requires solutions that are sufficient, affordable, and sustainable amidst growing demand. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) convert organic waste into clean energy, promising rural ...

Scientists have developed a soil-powered fuel cell that uses naturally occurring microbes to generate enough electricity for low-power underground sensors, opening a possible route to battery-free ...

A new soil-based battery uses microbes to generate electricity, potentially offering a safer and lower-maintenance way to ...