For devices to connect seamlessly on the Internet, a common underlying technology is needed.
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For devices to connect seamlessly on the Internet, a common underlying technology is needed.
For researchers at Oregon State and Portland State, this black box is a microbial fuel cell, a renewable energy source that uses bacteria to convert biodegradable materials, like wastewater, into electricity.