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Re:High-power thermoelectric generator utilises thermal diff... by windows_tips on Monday July 09, 2018 @10:58AM (#17490632)
Is there a 5C difference anywhere in the body? Skin temperature to blood temperature, maybe?
Re:High-power thermoelectric generator utilises thermal diff... by function_seven on Monday July 09, 2018 @12:17PM (#17491321)
That's what I was thinking. 37°C inside vs. up to 32°C (90°F) outside and you still have enough temp gradient to produce the power. All you need to do is install this heatsink on your chest :)
Re:High-power thermoelectric generator utilises thermal diff... by crooked-v on Monday July 09, 2018 @04:57PM (#17493376)
And to satisfy precedent, pipe any leftover power after running the pacemaker to a ring of white LEDs.
Re:High-power thermoelectric generator utilises thermal diff... by markvdb on Monday July 09, 2018 @04:31PM (#17493198)
Testicles versus main body is the classical example. Sperm production and conservation just works better around 32°C.

On a more practical note, I wonder how feasible a thermoelectric powered earpiece would be...

Re:High-power thermoelectric generator utilises thermal diff... by is_true on Monday July 09, 2018 @07:09PM (#17494154)
How does that works? For a period of time before you try to get someone pregnant you should try to keep your testicles at that temperature to get the best quality possible?
Re:High-power thermoelectric generator utilises thermal diff... by robotrout on Monday July 09, 2018 @07:38PM (#17494309)
Yes. Boxers. Loose pants. No hot baths or saunas. Good luck!
Re:High-power thermoelectric generator utilises thermal diff... by namibj on Monday July 09, 2018 @09:12PM (#17494714)
There are likely papers on the exact effect over to be found on google scholar.