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Deep-Sea Metal Nodules Reportedly Produce 'Dark Oxygen' via Electrochemical Reactions

A reply describes metal-rich seafloor rocks splitting seawater to release oxygen without sunlight or living things.

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A post says biologists found oxygen being produced in darkness on the ocean floor and that scientists call it “dark oxygen.” A reply attributes the oxygen to metal-rich rocks splitting seawater. It also claims the same basic idea is inspiring batteries that could store more energy.

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