Unveiling Earth's Hidden Microbes in Hot Springs' Depths

Geomicrobiologist Karen Lloyd and her team have been exploring the roles of microorganisms that inhabit the deep subsurface of the Earth, particularly in hot springs and volcanoes. By collecting fluids from various locations around the world, they aim to understand how these microbes contribute to the cycling of essential elements and provide valuable information on hot-spring safety to local communities. Their goal is to build a global dataset that sheds light on how microbes thrive in extreme environments deep inside the planet.