Scientists Found Gold in the Most Ironic Place Possible
Researchers have identified record-breaking concentrations of gold hidden within 'fool's gold' on the deep seafloor.
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Scientists have discovered a massive gold deposit located in the deep sea. The findings, published in 'Scientific Reports', reveal that this gold is 'invisible' because it is locked inside pyrite, commonly known as fool's gold.
Coverage from ScienceAlert, Phys.org, and Inshorts emphasizes that these are record-breaking concentrations of the metal. Reports from Слободен печат describe the find as the largest gold deposit on the planet.
Future attention will likely center on the implications of these findings in Japan and the specific nature of the gold's placement within the seafloor.
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Quick answers
Where was the gold discovered?
The gold was found in the deep sea, specifically in Japan.
Why is the gold described as 'invisible'?
It is described as invisible because it is locked inside fool's gold.
Where were the findings published?
The findings were published in 'Scientific Reports'.
Coverage (6)
- Japan has discovered record-breaking hidden gold beneath the ocean floor, but extracting it won't be easy; here’s why The Times of India · 1d ago
- Scientists have discovered the largest gold deposit on the planet Слободен печат · 1d ago
- 'Invisible gold' discovered in Japan | Findings were published in 'Scientific Reports' Inshorts · 1d ago
- Record-Breaking Concentrations of Gold Discovered in The Seafloor ScienceAlert · 1d ago
- Scientists strike invisible gold in the deep sea—locked inside fool's gold Phys.org · 1d ago
- Scientists Found Gold in the Most Ironic Place Possible Gizmodo · 1d ago
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