7 Ways Microbes May Solve Our Energy Woes

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Scientists at Pennsylvania State University, shown here, have created an electric "fart machine" that takes advantage of single-celled microorganisms called archaea to convert electrical energy into methane, or natural gas. The breakthrough could open the door to converting fickle wind and solar energy to a portable, storable energy source.

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