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Micro Rover Powered by Bacteria

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Jan 25, 2012

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The Naval Research Laboratory and NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts program are supporting experimental research that could make future bacteria-powered micro-rovers run with incredible range.

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Jan 25, 2012

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Micro Rover Powered by Bacteria

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