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The Skeptics Guide #944 - Aug 12 2023

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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The Potential of Carbon Black Cement for Home Backup Power

Scientists have created a supercapacitor using carbon black and ordinary cement. 45 yards of the stuff would be able to hold enough electricity to run a typical American home for two days, like one to two days. "That's all the backup power you need," says John Defterios.

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