Scientists find bacteria living in fog

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Scientists discovered that fog is teeming with bacteria, comparable to ocean ecosystems. Millions of bacteria inhabit fog droplets, actively growing and multiplying, with some species consuming pollutants like formaldehyde. This finding suggests fog droplets are a habitat for bacteria, potentially influencing air quality and raising questions about fog harvesting for drinking water.


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