Scientists have found that termites and ants are stockpiling gold in their mounds. Australia's smallest and most numerous mining prospectors carry gold from deep underground up into their mounds and research has found they also accumulate metals in their bodies. Dr Aaron Stewart explains how they can help us find new mineral resources.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Termites strike gold
From the CSIRO Australia
Scientists have found that termites and ants are stockpiling gold in their mounds. Australia's smallest and most numerous mining prospectors carry gold from deep underground up into their mounds and research has found they also accumulate metals in their bodies. Dr Aaron Stewart explains how they can help us find new mineral resources.
Scientists have found that termites and ants are stockpiling gold in their mounds. Australia's smallest and most numerous mining prospectors carry gold from deep underground up into their mounds and research has found they also accumulate metals in their bodies. Dr Aaron Stewart explains how they can help us find new mineral resources.
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