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Making electricity with the heat of your skin | All Science. No Fiction.

PNW scientists have made a flexible “fabric” that converts body heat into electricity.

Aired 12/03/2024

All Science. No Fiction.

Making electricity with the heat of your skin | All Science. No Fiction.

Season 3 Episode 2 | 8m 45sVideo has Closed Captions

PNW scientists have made a flexible “fabric” that converts body heat into electricity.

Heat is energy, and most of the heat we produce — from our bodies, kitchens and cars — just dissipates into the environment. It’s a huge waste in an energy-strapped world. But University of Washington scientists are looking for ways to turn that wasted heat into electricity. They’ve developed a flexible “fabric” that could be worn like a second skin, while helping to power our e-lifestyles.

Aired 12/03/2024

All Science. No Fiction. is a local public television program presented by OPB

All Science. No Fiction.

Making electricity with the heat of your skin | All Science. No Fiction.

Season 3 Episode 2 | 8m 45sVideo has Closed Captions

Heat is energy, and most of the heat we produce — from our bodies, kitchens and cars — just dissipates into the environment. It’s a huge waste in an energy-strapped world. But University of Washington scientists are looking for ways to turn that wasted heat into electricity. They’ve developed a flexible “fabric” that could be worn like a second skin, while helping to power our e-lifestyles.

Aired 12/03/2024

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