However, most microbes that mitigate pollution and climate change don't ... to eliminate electrons by "breathing minerals" from the soil through tiny protein filaments called nanowires.

Many states encourage good well location by requiring minimum separation distances from potential pollution sources, thus using the natural protection provided by soil. Currently, Indiana law does not ...

Mumbai, The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay on Thursday said its researchers have identified bacteria that can consume toxic pollutants in the soil and produce helpful nutrients as a by-product.