Capturing power from the air around us

Electricity captured from the air could be used for recharging electric cars, Brazilian scientists say.

The team is working on developing special panels to capture atmospheric electricity. The method would work best in areas with high humidity, and it also works for preventing lightning strikes, the scientists said.

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