Scientists discover salty aquifer and microbial habitat under Antarctica
Hanover NH (SPX) May 01, 2015 - Using an airborne imaging system for the first time in Antarctica, scientists have discovered a vast network of unfrozen salty groundwater that may support previously unknown microbial life deep under the coldest, driest desert on our planet. The findings shed new light on ancient climate change on Earth and provide strong evidence that a similar briny aquifer could support microscopic life on M ... more
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