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Incredible Solar Stickers Capture Sun's Energy

Peel-and-stick solar cells developed by National Geographic 2014 Emerging Explorer and Stanford scientist more
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Incredible Solar Stickers Capture Sun's Energy

Incredible Solar Stickers Capture Sun's Energy

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Peel-and-stick solar cells developed by National Geographic 2014 Emerging Explorer and Stanford scientist Xiaolin Zheng could revolutionize the way we harness the immense energy of the sun. With her innovation, solar power is advancing from lightweight solar panels to tiny stickers that could charge your mobile phone.

Click here to read more about Xiaolin Zheng and her work.

The Explorers Project chronicles the work of National Geographic's Emerging Explorers—tomorrow's visionaries who are making discoveries, making a difference, and inspiring people to care about the planet. Click here to learn more.
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Incredible Solar Stickers Capture Sun's Energy

Incredible Solar Stickers Capture Sun's Energy

Peel-and-stick solar cells developed by National Geographic 2014 Emerging Explorer and Stanford scientist Xiaolin Zheng could revolutionize the way we harness the immense energy of the sun. With her innovation, solar power is advancing from lightweight solar panels to tiny stickers that could charge your mobile phone.

Click here to read more about Xiaolin Zheng and her work.

The Explorers Project chronicles the work of National Geographic's Emerging Explorers—tomorrow's visionaries who are making discoveries, making a difference, and inspiring people to care about the planet. Click here to learn more.
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