Thursday, April 28, 2011

Biological Viruses Might Actually Give Us Better Solar Power [Science]

Gizmodo
No, not computer viruses—I'm talking bacteria and viruses. Boffins at MIT have discovered that a genetically modified version of the M13 virus can actually increase the efficiency of solar cells, to as much as a third greater efficiency. This means converting sunlight to electricity wouldn't take so darn long, and perhaps even eke more electricity out of mother nature's rays, as well. More »


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