« The Perils Of Ignoring Science | Main | 100 Percent Scared: How the National Security Complex Grows on Terrorism Fears »
Sunday
Jun122011

Angela Belcher: Using Nature To Grow Batteries

Inspired by an abalone shell, Angela Belcher programs viruses to make elegant nanoscale structures that humans can use. Selecting for high-performing genes through directed evolution, she's produced viruses that can construct powerful new batteries, clean hydrogen fuels and record-breaking solar cells. At TEDxCaltech, she shows us how it's done.

Via TED

PrintView Printer Friendly Version

EmailEmail Article to Friend

Reader Comments (2)

None is of freedom or of life deserving unless he daily conquers it anew.-online replica Jaeger-Lecoultre Master Compressor

I found so many interesting stuff in your blog replica tag heuer link
especially its discussion, if can more pictures will be better. From the tons of comments on your articles, I guess I am not the only one having all the enjoyment here! keep up the good work. replica tag aquaracer

October 8, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterReplica Breitling Watches

PostPost a New Comment

Enter your information below to add a new comment.

My response is on my own website »
Author Email (optional):
Author URL (optional):
Post:
 
Some HTML allowed: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <code> <em> <i> <strike> <strong>