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    Scientists Capture Bacteria That Eat Pollution and Breathe Electricity

    Now this is a really cool article. I really like this one. I was not sure where to post in science or enviro. But here it is.

    See more at link https://interestingengineering.com/s...he-electricity

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    In Yellowstone National Park, lies the Heart Lake Geyser Basin. This area is home to pools of hot water, ranging from about 110 to nearly 200 degrees Fahrenheit, that carry some very impressive bacteria that eat pollution and breathe electricity.
    Straight from the source

    Now, Washington State University's (WSU) Abdelrhman Mohamed and colleagues have captured these microorganisms straight from their source to study them. "This was the first time such bacteria were collected in situ in an extreme environment like an alkaline hot spring," said Mohamed.
    Mohamed's interest in the bacteria went beyond academic pursuits. The microbes may hold the key to solving the problems of pollution and energy demand that plague us today.
    Eating pollution

    Why? Because these specific microorganisms can literally eat pollution. They do this by turning toxic pollutants into less harmful substances and generating electricity in the process.
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    Very interesting. Very cool.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Just AnotherPerson View Post
    Now this is a really cool article. I really like this one. I was not sure where to post in science or enviro. But here it is.

    See more at link https://interestingengineering.com/s...he-electricity

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    In Yellowstone National Park, lies the Heart Lake Geyser Basin. This area is home to pools of hot water, ranging from about 110 to nearly 200 degrees Fahrenheit, that carry some very impressive bacteria that eat pollution and breathe electricity.
    Straight from the source

    Now, Washington State University's (WSU) Abdelrhman Mohamed and colleagues have captured these microorganisms straight from their source to study them. "This was the first time such bacteria were collected in situ in an extreme environment like an alkaline hot spring," said Mohamed.
    Mohamed's interest in the bacteria went beyond academic pursuits. The microbes may hold the key to solving the problems of pollution and energy demand that plague us today.
    Eating pollution

    Why? Because these specific microorganisms can literally eat pollution. They do this by turning toxic pollutants into less harmful substances and generating electricity in the process.
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