Mining materials from the sea floor could help secure a low-carbon future, but researchers are racing to understand the environmental effects.
Understanding the Impact of Deep-Sea Mining
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Microwave Treatment is an Inexpensive Way to Clean Heavy Metals From Treated Sewage
A team of Florida State University researchers studying new methods to remove toxic heavy metals from biosolids — the solid waste left over after sewage treatment — found the key is a brief spin through a microwave.
