Harnessing the Power of Microbes for Mining in Space - NASA

nasa.gov · 539 words · saved by 1 readers

Scientists have learned to harness the natural power of microbes in biomining, a more environmentally friendly and cost-efficient way of extracting valuable elements

2 min read Harnessing the Power of Microbes for Mining in Space Space Station Research Integration Office Jul 23, 2022 Article Preflight fluorescence microscopy image of microbial biofilm, Sphingomonas desiccabilis, growing on a slide of basalt rock as part of the Biorock experiment. Organisms are stained with a DNA binding dye. Credits: NASA From the creation of traditional tools like pickaxes and hammers to modern miniaturized electronics, civilization has always been dependent on mining, or extracting, metals from the Earth. Conventional mining methods relied on heavy machinery, fire, and h

Harnessing the Power of Microbes for Mining in Space - NASA

related reading