Oxford Sparks Big Questions
What can batteries of the future learn from eels?
Published: 5 February 2025 at 12:30 Europe/London
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Electric eels are pretty amazing creatures. Their bodies can release powerful electric charges - in some cases reaching 650 volts! So, what can scientists learn from these animals? Could nature hold the key to advancing our own energy solutions? We chat to Dr Yujia Zhang about how electric eels might inspire the batteries of the future.
