⚡️ Shake to wake: Self-charging gadgets could be powered by molecular motion

Plus: Musk says X could quit EU, Russia moves away from nuclear test ban, what is ferro-valleytricity? The batteries in our devices need constant recharging, but what if our smartphones and laptops could be powered by the random jiggling of molecules? In today's [Must Read]( we reveal new research into the power stored in the invisible molecular movement in room temperature liquids. It turns out this potential can be tapped to produce electricity. Being able to use this hidden power could deliver a future of self-powered implants and gadgets that never need plugging in. Molecular motion offers an intriguing new energy source just waiting to be unleashed, as you'll discover below. Good morning. I’m Tim, newsletter editor at IE. This is the Blueprint. What else is new today? 🚀 Yesterday, we launched AI Logs, a new weekly email with the latest stories, smartest prompts, sharpest tools, and expert commentary on all things artificial intelligence. 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Must Read [📳 Breakthrough: Mini device converts molecular movement into electricity]( Scientists have created a tiny new device that can generate electricity from the natural motion of molecules. The device consists of electrodes with zinc oxide strands suspended in liquid. Even at room temperature, the random movements of liquid molecules cause the zinc oxide to flex, producing small amounts of current. While only generating around 2.5 nanoamps so far, the technology proves that molecular motion can act as a sustainable power source. Potential applications include self-powered nanoscale medical implants or sensors that run without batteries. Further research aims to boost the efficiency of the device and scale it up for real-world use. If achieved, it would provide a novel way to harvest energy from our ambient environment. 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