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This device could provide cheap electricity to billions living in the dark

Those living off-grid will soon be grateful for the chill of the night sky. Image: David Dibert/Unsplash

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The top plate is as large as possible to maximise heat loss.
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The researchers’ device harnessed the cold night sky to power this small light.
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