In the war for clean energy and climate survival, scientists have found an unlikely ally: a metal-eating microbe.
Tiny but tenacious, Gluconobacter oxydans is being reprogrammed to replace heavy machinery and toxic chemicals in the extraction of rare earth elements.
But this microbe isn’t just pulling metals from stone. It’s also accelerating the Earth’s natural ability to trap carbon dioxide, offering a two-for-one deal in the fight against climate change.
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