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World’s first thermoelectric rubber band generates electricity from body heat


A new thermoelectric rubber band can stretch 850% while converting body heat into electricity, potentially powering smartwatches.

Space probes have long relied on radioactive isotopes to generate power where solar energy is unavailable. Such garments could charge a phone in a pocket while using semiconductor wires to move body heat outward and regulate temperature. With a deep love for all things tech and science, he has spent years decoding the latest innovations and exploring how they shape industries, lifestyles, and the future of humanity.

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