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Tag Archives: Rotor
Could we use bacteria to power tiny wind farms?
A single drop of fluid can contain billions of bacteria swimming around inside it. For the most part, the movements of these bacteria are random and chaotic. But if you look at them under the microscope, you begin to see … Continue reading
Posted in Technology, Video
Tagged active matter, bacteria, collective behaviour, micro machines, Motor, physics, Rotor, swimming, wind farm
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Microbe Machines: How ‘souped-up’ bacterial motors produce more torque
Many bacteria have tiny motors inside them, which they use to zip around like miniature submarines. Recently, scientists have managed to image a diverse selection of these nanomachines in more detail than ever before, and gain fundamental insights into how … Continue reading
Posted in Microbial Evolution and Diversity
Tagged campylobacter, Flagella, Force, Motor, Rotor, salmonella, Stator, Swim, Torque, Vibrio
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