Written by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have confirmed we’re in the solar maximum, a period of increased solar activity that could lead to more auroras. Also, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a fivefold surge in whooping cough cases. And a new study suggests that some microbes might be using […]
Matsuyama, Japan—Researchers at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and Shikoku Electric Power Co. are conducting an experimental project exploring the potential of soil microbes for use in fuel cells amid expectations that they could serve as a clean, long-lasting, and affordable power source. Microbial fuel cells are devices that generate electricity using bacteria […]