Iron and manganese used to convert methane
Monday, July 13, 2009 - 16:35
in Earth & Climate
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., July 13 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have discovered marine microorganisms use manganese and iron to convert methane into carbon dioxide.
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