What’s happening
Scientists developed a battery prototype that’s derived from an electrolyte found in crab shells — yes, the kind you discard after a seafood dinner.
Why it matters
Traditional rechargeable batteries, most commonly Lithium-ion, aren’t easily biodegradable, and that harms the environment.
When it comes to combating the climate crisis, it’s promising that we’ve seen a recent push for electric vehicles. Unlike standard cars, which emit clouds of fossil fuel…