Tue. 05/17 - Telepathic Pizza Delivery & Algae Batteries
Scientists created a microcomputer powered by photosynthetic algae. Plus, a smart pacifier that could monitor the health of premature babies in the NICU. And Domino’s has teamed up with the Hawkins National Laboratory for a new app that lets you order pizza with your mind.
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Scientists create algae computer powered by photosynthesis (The Verge)
Scientists Create Microcomputer Powered by Algae (IGN)
Computer powered by colony of blue-green algae has run for six months (New Scientist)…
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