Rock-Eating Bacteria "Mine" Valuable Metals

Wednesday, November 5, 2008 - 19:42 in Earth & Climate

The mineral-crunching microorganisms help leach valuable metals, such as copper, in a cheaper and more environmentally friendly way.

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