All articles tagged with #deep biosphere
Scientists have discovered that nearly 70% of Earth's microbial life exists deep underground, in extreme conditions, with a vast ecosystem that may rival surface life in complexity and size, offering new insights into life's resilience and potential existence on other planets.
Geologists discovered 2.6 billion-year-old water deep beneath a Canadian mine, which still flows and contains microbial signatures, revealing insights into ancient life and potential extraterrestrial habitats. The water's chemistry and taste confirmed its age and resilience of microbial life in extreme environments.
Scientists have discovered that earthquakes generate energy-rich compounds through rock fracturing, supporting microbial life deep within Earth's crust without sunlight, and this process may also exist on other planets like Mars and Europa, expanding our understanding of life's resilience and potential extraterrestrial habitats.
A new study shows that earthquakes and rock fractures release hydrogen and oxidants that can sustain microbial life deep beneath Earth's surface, and similar processes might exist on other planets like Mars and Europa, expanding the potential habitats for life beyond Earth.