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9. Actually net loss of energy

Sun Nov 11, 2012, 07:52 PM

Nov 2012

From what I've read, this would be useful in reducing the energy required to treat waste, but you aren't going to see urine-powered towns anytime soon.

http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/futureoftech/african-girls-pee-powered-generator-raises-questions-1C6956099

Though I still think it's a positive in that context, not to mention it's nice to see kids showing such an interest in science.

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Oh, this? Just some teenage girls from Africa who invented a urine-powered generator [View all] HarveyDarkey Nov 2012 OP

That's awesome. UnrepentantLiberal Nov 2012 #1

"Six hours of electricity" jberryhill Nov 2012 #2

k&r n/t RainDog Nov 2012 #3

Somebody oughta make this viral. AverageJoe90 Nov 2012 #4

Oh it has... jberryhill Nov 2012 #6

Brilliant! burrowowl Nov 2012 #7

Incredible! Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #8

Actually net loss of energy mjjoe Nov 2012 #9

People who say, Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining InsultComicDog Nov 2012 #10

"they're going places." Qutzupalotl Nov 2012 #11

I have a similar machine. Blanks Nov 2012 #12