A UK company developed a battery that uses bacteria to produce energy from soil. This battery, called Bactery, can help farmers by powering sensors that monitor crops and soil.
Bactery is sustainable and low-cost. It can work continuously and does not require traditional power sources. This is important since farmers need consistent data for better crop yields.
The team tested the idea in Brazil, showing that soil can provide reliable electricity for agricultural needs.
Difficult words
- battery — A device that stores energy for power.Bactery
- energy — The power needed to do work or produce heat.
- sustainable — Able to last without harming the environment.
- farmers — People who grow crops or raise animals.
- monitor — To watch or check closely.
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Discussion questions
- How can technology like Bactery change farming?
- What are some benefits of using bacteria for energy?
- Can you think of other ways nature helps in agriculture?
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