A shocking discovery - enzyme makes electricity out of thin air

“Out of nowhere? Surely that doesn’t make sense,” you say, “where’s its source of fuel?” 

This enzyme is called Huc, and it does literally make electricity out of thin air. Huc is able to consume traces of hydrogen in the atmosphere and turn it into an electric current. It uses the electric current to survive in hostile environments, capable of being frozen or heated to 80˚C and still retaining its function.

Huc has various uses, such as being a hydrogen sensor. As it produces an electric current in the presence of hydrogen, the current can be measured to determine the hydrogen concentration within an electrical circuit. Huc can also be used to power small electrical appliances - as air has a small amount of hydrogen within it, these electrical appliances can run on clean, sustainable energy. With more hydrogen provided, Huc could be producing electricity at a larger scale, proving to be a new feasible source of sustainable energy. 

Scientists have managed to Huc around and find a clean source of energy. With more research into enzymes, a cleaner future draws closer.  

Aideen Cheung

60% sleepy, 20% gaming, 100% good at maths. Joined at the very start of The Odyssey. I’m just looking to write about fun topics, and yes, I did write an article on weed before.

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