Growth of hyperthermophilic microbes that grow at 95°C (203°F) and convert hydrogen gas, carbon dioxide gas, and iron rust (brown material in left tube) into black magnetic iron (right tube). Red magnets are seen flanking both tubes.
Microbe Growth
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Growth of hyperthermophilic microbes that grow at 95°C (203°F) and convert hydrogen gas, carbon dioxide gas, and iron rust (brown material in left tube) into black magnetic iron (right tube). Red magnets are seen flanking both tubes.
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