science Phys Org 2026-07-21

Microbes Found 'Mining' Toxic Waste in South Australia's Flinders Ranges

Research from Monash University reveals that microbes in South Australia's Flinders Ranges are actively breaking down old mining waste, converting toxic metals into mobile nanoparticles.

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