Melbourne scientists make incredible electricity discovery

Melbourne researchers have made an incredible discovery which could mean we never have to worry about our phones going flat again!

Scientists from Monash University have discovered an enzyme produced in a bacteria found in soil can convert hydrogen in the air into electricity.

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Lab head in the department of microbiology at Monash University, Dr Rhys Grinter, says it’s “fair dinkum”.

“The kind of devices we’d be able to power from the air — they can’t use a lot of power. The kind of applications we’re thinking about are biometric monitors, sensors, clocks and small computer chips,” he told Ross and Russel.

“Incredibly useful stuff could be powered by air.”

Image: Monash University