Fashion Forward: why not charge your phone by your shirt?

Photo: Professor Tilak Dias of NTU’s School of Art & Design. Credit: Nottingham Trent University

While not quite powerful enough to charge your lap top, miniature solar cells woven into your favorite T-shirt, could just power your phone or at least count your steps on your smart watch. Researchers at Nottingham Trent University have developed a new approach to knitting the mini solar cells into your clothing. Learn More.