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Fog frightened our ancestors as they didn't know what could be lurking in the depths of it. But now scientists have found that fog is alive- alive with bacteria. Bacteria that are growing. However they help to break down pollutants in the air. A study found that they swiftly broke down formaldehyde probably for self preservation, but good news for us too. sciencealert.com/fog-is-teemin…
Fog frightened our ancestors as they didn't know what could be lurking in the depths of it. But now scientists have found that fog is alive- alive with bacteria. Bacteria that are growing. However they help to break down pollutants in the air. A study found that they swiftly broke down formaldehyde probably for self preservation, but good news for us too. sciencealert.com/fog-is-teemin…
Fog Is Teeming With Life, And It May Be Doing Us a Surprising Favor : ScienceAlert
There's something living in the fog – but you'll be glad to know that it's mostly friendly.Michael Irving (ScienceAlert)
