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Mexico's prickly pear cactus: energy source of the future?
« on: August 17, 2017, 11:53:41 am »
 
    August 17, 2017

Mexico's prickly pear cactus: energy source of the future?
August 17, 2017 by Yemeli Ortega
 

The prickly pear cactus is such a powerful symbol in Mexico that they put it smack in the middle of the national flag.

It was considered sacred by the ancient Aztecs, and modern-day Mexicans eat it, drink it, and even use it in medicines and shampoos.

Now scientists have come up with a new use for the bright green plant: producing renewable energy.

https://techxplore.com/news/2017-08-mexico-prickly-pear-cactus-energy.html