SRS nuclear growth "biological," but what does it eat?
Source: Augusta Chronicle
A mysterious, cobweblike growth with a fondness for Savannah River Site’s spent nuclear fuel has been identified – but not formally named.
“We did a genetic analysis and found a diverse population of mostly bacteria,” said Christopher Berry, the senior technical adviser of the Savannah River National Labortory.
The “white, stringlike” substance was first observed in October among old fuel assemblies submerged in the site’s L Area basin, where nuclear materials from foreign and domestic research reactors are stored and guarded.
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“Right now we are trying to figure out what these bacteria are using for food,” Berry said. “In other words, what is their carbon source?”
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Read more: http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-09-06/srs-nuclear-growth-biological-what-does-it-eat
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retired Wimbledon champion blancmange!
And, on a more serious note, wouldn't it be great if it WAS eating nuke waste???
And if these bacteria are indeed eating nuclear waste, just what does their waste consist of?
