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The Earth's rotation can be used to generate electricity, as American scientists confirm a two-century-old hypothesis.

Researchers at Princeton University have succeeded in generating an electric current, albeit a tiny one, by exploiting our planet's rotation and magnetic field. This experimental feat validates a controversial idea that is almost 200 years old, opening up fascinating theoretical perspectives despite colossal practical challenges. A 200-year challenge! Humanity has…

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