Researchers Use Algae to Power a Computer for Months
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Researchers Use Algae to Power a Computer for Months
The sun powers the growth of aquatic plants, algae, phytoplankton, and bacteria that feed on nutrient-rich water to create the nutritional foundation of an aquatic habitat. The next stage involves “algal grazers” and phytoplankton consumers called zooplankton. These barely visible organisms prevent the foundation of the system—algae and related org
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