World’s First Plant-Powered Camera Takes World’s First Plant-Powered Selfie

Researchers at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) have created the world’s first plant-powered camera at London Zoo, a breakthrough that promises to revolutionize field conservation. But just as importantly, a fern named Pete has used the camera to take the world’s first plant-powered selfie.

Working Mechanism

  • Scientists achieved this feat by installing microbial fuel cells in Pete, a maidenhair fern months ago.
  • The ground-breaking solution was enabled by ultra-low-powered technology created by US AI Company Xnor.ai. It works around the clock on any device while consuming such low energy that it can be powered by a small plant.
  • Plants naturally deposit ....
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