House plants could soon charge your phone

A European startup is developing a gadget that would let you charge your phone using a house plant.

The Bioo Lite can generate electricity using only water, soil and a house plant by harnessing the power of photosynthesis. Yeah, science!

The designers say that this system generates as much power as the USB charge from a laptop or desktop computer. Apparently, the Bioo Lite can deliver up to three recharges in a 24-hour period. Don't worry though, the company says that this system doesn't impact the process of photosynthesis or the health of the plant itself.