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Microbes Are Unleashing Uranium From Australian Mine Waste
Original: Uranium Waste From This Aussie Mine Was Safely Locked Away, But Microbes Had Other Plans https://www. sciencealert.com/u
Scientists report that uranium waste stored at an Australian mine, believed to be safely contained, is being mobilised by microbes. Microbial activity is apparently altering the chemistry of the waste, allowing uranium to move in ways storage plans did not anticipate. The finding raises questions about the long-term security of mine waste containment and how storage designs account for biological processes underground.
Why now: A new study revealing that microbes can undermine uranium waste containment challenges assumptions about safe storage.
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