In the forests of Finnish Lapland, beneath which some gold is known to lie underground, scientists have found something ...

The new research suggests that substances like gold can accumulate and solidify in plant tissues and form part of its defense ...

Spruce tree needles contain tiny gold particles — and they could indicate large gold deposits beneath the surface.

Bacteria inside Norway spruce needles convert dissolved gold from mineral-rich soils into solid nanoparticles, revealing a natural microbial process that could guide eco-friendly gold exploration and ...

Rapid height growth may positively influence fiber length in Swedish spruce wood. A case study investigated wood samples from ...

A new study has, for the first time, uncovered a connection between bacteria living in Norway spruce needles and gold nanoparticles. This discovery could pave the way for environmentally friendly gold ...