Microorganisms Burp Fire at You to Make Will-o-the-Wisps
People in swamps occasionally see mysterious lights in the forest, dubbed “will-o-the-wisps.” They’ve been attributed to spirits or aliens, but scientists say they are probably the product of resourceful microorganisms. You’ll find phosphate, PO4, in most living things, because it helps regulate metabolism. That means you’ll also find it in the ground, since this is…
