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science-and-technology1 year ago•6 min saved

"Endless Energy: Dirt-Powered Fuel Cell Breakthrough"

Northwestern University researchers have developed a soil-microbe-powered fuel cell that outperforms similar technologies, providing a sustainable solution for powering low-energy devices. The fuel cell, about the size of a paperback book, can fuel underground sensors used in precision agriculture and green infrastructure, offering a renewable alternative to batteries. The technology harnesses energy from microbes living in soil and has been shown to work in both wet and dry conditions, outlasting similar technologies by 120%. The researchers have made all designs and tools public for widespread application.

via SciTechDaily|

#northwestern-university #precision-agriculture #renewable-energy

agriculture2 years ago•4 min saved

Assisting Farmers with Precision Agriculture Technology.

Precision agriculture technology helps farmers save resources and maximize yields, but small and medium-sized farmers face barriers to adoption, such as spotty broadband and compatibility issues between different machines and brands. Lawmakers from both parties are pushing for legislation to create standards and incentives for companies to make precision ag tech more affordable and compatible, with hopes of including it in the omnibus Farm Bill later this year.

via NPR|

#agriculture #barriers #farmers

science2 years ago•5 min saved

The Secret Sounds of Plants Unveiled by Scientists.

Israeli scientists from Tel Aviv University have recorded airborne sounds from stressed plants for the first time and classified them. The study found that different species of plants speak in different "languages" and emit sounds at high frequencies beyond the hearing range of humans. The researchers believe that the sounds contain information about water scarcity or injury and could be utilized by humans with the right tools, such as sensors for precision agriculture. The findings could also have implications for understanding how other organisms might react to the sounds.

via The Times of Israel|

#communication #machine-learning #plants