BrainStuff Classics: How Much Electricity Can Urine Provide?

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BrainStuff Classics: How Much Electricity Can Urine Provide?

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Researchers have created pee-powered fuel cells that can light outdoor portable bathrooms. Learn how (and why) in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://home.howstuffworks.com/public-toilet-electricity-light-urine-chemical-reaction.htm
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Jun 12, 2021

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