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Scientists discover new life aboard Great Lakes research vessel (news.d.umn.edu)
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[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 13 points 4 days ago

Beyond satisfying scientific curiosity, the discovery could have practical applications. Some organisms in the “ship goo” appear to be methane producers, potentially useful for biofuel production

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