News Scientists generate ‘electricity from thin air.’ Humidity could be a boundless source of energy, they say. May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 Doyle Rice, USA TODAY Comments Off on Scientists generate ‘electricity from thin air.’ Humidity could be a boundless source of energy, they say. Since humidity is ever-present, a harvester could run 24/7, rain or shine, at night and whether or not the wind blows.