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Bacterial Batteries Harvest Energy from Soil — yellow and black labeled bottle

Bacterial Batteries Harvest Energy from SoilCEFR A1

14 Jun 2024

Adapted from Conor Purcell, SciDev CC BY 2.0

Photo by Oleksandra Bardash, Unsplash

AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.

  • A new battery uses bacteria to create energy.
  • This battery works with soil from the ground.
  • It is called Bactery.
  • Bactery helps farmers get data about their crops.
  • The battery is cheap and always on.
  • It could help farmers in many places.

Difficult words

  • batteryA device that stores and provides energy.
  • bacteriaTiny living things that can be found everywhere.
  • energyThe power that makes things work.
  • farmersPeople who grow plants and raise animals.
  • dataInformation that can be used for reasons.

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Discussion questions

  • How can a battery help farmers?
  • What do you think about using bacteria for energy?
  • In what other ways can we use energy from nature?

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