Human poo a mine of precious metals

Never was the expression “where there’s muck there’s brass” more appropriate.

Human poo a mine of precious metals

Scientists have discovered a literal goldmine of precious metals in human poo.

The US researchers are investigating ways of flushing out the valuable minerals, including gold, silver, and rare elements, such as palladium and vanadium.

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