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  1. 04-05-2011, 11:13 PM #1
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    Algae powered lamp

    http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Algae-La...ews-11068.html
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  2. 05-05-2011, 08:11 AM #2
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    Re: Algae powered lamp

    "your very own living and breathing eco-lamp creature thing."
    Excellent. What's not to like ?
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    Re: Algae powered lamp

    That hadn't occurred to me. But now that you mention it.
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    Re: Algae powered lamp

    Photoplankton(?) = photosynthesis? They're storing up the CO2 for a late night snack.
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    Re: Algae powered lamp

    I think the little beasties are generating their own electricity from the wording of the article. probably hooked up to an LED or similar.
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