In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have recently uncovered a type of bacteria that has the remarkable ability to convert carbon dioxide into crystals under extreme levels of pressure. This breakthrough has significant implications for addressing the climate crisis that our planet currently faces. The potential of harnessing this bacterium's abilities could reshape the future of carbon storage and contribute to mitigating the effects of greenhouse gas emissions.
The search for bacteria with this unique capability has been undertaken by expert researchers at Soeder Geoscience LLC and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Their investigations have led them to uncover various bacteria species, including Bacillus, Geobacillus, and Persephonella marina, each exhibiting extraordinary resilience under extreme conditions. The Bacillus species was found thriving 1,250 meters (4,100 feet) underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility, while Geobacillus and Persephonella marina are known to survive temperatures up to 110 degrees centigrade and withstand high levels of pressure.
