Scientists in Taiwan have found a new algae species that could change the way cities treat wastewater.
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00:00 Scientists have discovered a new algae species in Taiwan, and they believe it could transform
00:06 the way cities treat their wastewater.
00:08 The international team found the algae in a hot spring on Yangmingshan, a volcanic mountain
00:13 on the outskirts of Taipei.
00:15 They say it can tolerate a hot, acidic environment and can also absorb toxic heavy metals.
00:21 The team believes this means the algae could one day be used to treat polluted water.
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