These fragile, futuristic batteries run longer with a little oil
A new design could help solve a problem that has long troubled aluminum-air power cells

STAYIN’ ALIVE A new type of aluminum-air battery (shown) doesn’t lose its charge as quickly as its kin, thanks to a bit of oil.
B.J. Hopkins
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