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Microbes that extract rare earth elements also can capture carbon
June 04, 2025
ITHACA, New York, June 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news:

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Microbes that extract rare earth elements also can capture carbon

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A small but mighty microbe that can safely extract the rare earth and other critical elements for building everything from satellites to solar panels has another superpower: capturing carbon dioxide.

Three papers published in the last month by Cornell researchers explore new strategies . . .

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