Researchers discover hydrogen-powered symbiotic bacteria in deep-sea hydrothermal vent mussels
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 12:30
in Physics & Chemistry
The search for new energy sources to power mankind's increasing needs is currently a topic of immense interest. Hydrogen-powered fuel cells are considered one of the most promising clean energy alternatives. While intensive research efforts have gone into developing ways to harness hydrogen energy to fuel our everyday lives, a natural example of a living hydrogen-powered 'fuel cell' has gone unnoticed.