Finally, Retrieving a New Source of Clean Power
The Energy for Growth Hub, in partnership with Stanford’s LabradorLabX, unveiled K‑9 Kinetic Power™ (K9KP), a consumer device that harvests a dog’s tail wagging to generate electricity. Using a carbon‑fiber micro‑generator and a smart docking pad, each active dog can produce roughly one watt of power. With an estimated 900 million dogs worldwide, the aggregate potential rivals the output of a large nuclear plant. The system stores excess energy in a lithium‑tail battery for use during low‑wag periods.
Africa Has a Nuclear Bros Problem
African nations are rapidly pursuing nuclear power, with Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and others signing agreements and joining the IAEA pledge to triple capacity by 2050. Analysts warn that many of these ambitions are unrealistic, citing projects that would dwarf current...