Gold found growing in eucalyptus trees in world-first CSIRO researchQuote
Geoscientists in Perth have discovered gold particles in the leaves, twigs and bark of eucalyptus trees, claiming a "eureka" moment which could revolutionise gold mining.
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CSIRO researchers believe the trees, sitting on top of gold deposits buried deep underground, suck up the gold in their search for moisture during times of drought.
The researchers said they have also found gold in the leaves of other trees, such as the Acacia mulga.
Quote"We've actually found gold not only in trees but in shrubs that are growing beneath the trees as well, so (it is) not restricted to any particular trees at all," Dr Lintern said.
SOURCE:http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-23/an-gold-found-in-gum-tree-leaves/5039226
CNN tv Report.. and people bag fox :o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKQgN6o748Y
CSRIO Media Page (in Gold lettering): ;)
QuoteGilding the gum tree – scientists strike gold in leaves
Eucalyptus trees in the Kalgoorlie region of Western Australia are drawing up gold particles from the earth via their root system and depositing it in their leaves and branches.
23 October 2013
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http://www.csiro.au/Portals/Media/Gilding-the-gum-tree-scientists-strike-gold-in-leaves.aspx
NOw if CNN were born of humour they really shoulda posted an article about the well known fact regarding the digestion of Golden Gum Leaves in the Koala population.
Where does that gold from Gum Leaves surface you may ask after a Koala has a morning snack on the crisp leave's end up ?
A: In bonafide koala shit CNN :o
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