On Blawgconomics we sometimes write about legal issues. Sometimes we post about economics issues. We often strive to explain, with varying degrees of subtlety and effectiveness, how laws impact economics and vice versa. However, sometimes something is just so interesting that we feel compelled to post about it whether or not it fits into our otherwise tidy little niche. A new technology produced by Fujitsu is just that as the Japanese manufacturer has developed a device which can be used to harvest energy from either light or heat.
Such a technology could prove useful in multiple areas of science and commerce. For example, as noted at Green.Blorge.com, 'This constant electricity generation can be used in the medical field for “sensors that monitor conditions such as body temperature, blood pressure, and heartbeats – without batteries and electrical wiring.” One environmental use would be in remote sensors that monitor the weather. Without the need for electricity or batteries, the sensors could be placed in hard to reach areas without the need for frequent maintenance.' More analysis can be found here at the aforementioned Green.Blorge.com. Fujitsu's press release can be found here.
Tip of the hat to S.W.
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