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Saturday, December 29, 2001
http://www.latimes.com/technology/la-000102340dec27.story?coll=la%2Dheadlines%2Dtechnology Unlocking the Power of the Body Electric - tiny batteries that capture energy derived from motion and heat DAVE WILSON American soldiers slogging though Afghanistan use constant radio communication, satellite navigation and night vision goggles.... That is one reason so many researchers are trying to capture electricity derived directly from human bodies to power portable devices. Although much of the research has been aimed at military applications, low-end civilian uses for this technology will appear soon, perhaps even next year. And someday, the ability to self-generate power might help dramatically redesign many everyday things....
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