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The Mysterious Nodules of the Deep Sea: A Potential Treasure for a Sustainable Future
Deep beneath the ocean's surface, around 4 kilometers down and far removed from the radiant light of our sun, lie peculiar potato-shaped nodules. These formations, which have been growing for millions of years, may hold the answer to one of our civilization's pressing needs: sustainable electric battery production. First discovered over 150 years ago, these nodules were retrieved from the abyss by HMS Challenger in 1873, yet their potential remained largely untapped until now.