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Scientists would love to know what is living in these hidden Antacrtic lake environments, and what this might tell us about possible life in extraterrestrial environments such as the frozen moons of Jupiter. picked by DrNothing 1 year ago tags Lake Ellsworth Antarctica ice under |
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Researchers have thawed ice estimated to be at least a million years old from above Lake Vostok, an ancient lake that lies hidden more than two miles beneath the frozen surface of Antarctica. The scientists will now examine the eons-old water for microorganisms, and then through novel genomic techniques, try to figure out how these tiny, living “time capsules” survived the ages in tota... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 3 comments edit related share science |
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Concealed beneath Lake Kivu is a deadly mixture of methane gas and carbon dioxide that could trigger a fiery disaster if there is volcanic activity. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Video clip from "Blue Planet" of an apparent "underwater lake"! 2 comments edit related share plime.com(image not of the lake) picked by TheJehosephat 10 months ago |
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The Amazon rainforest, so crucial to the Earth’s climate system, is coming under threat from cleaner air say prominent UK and Brazilian climate scientists. The new study identifies a link between reducing sulphur dioxide emissions from burning coal and increasing sea surface temperatures in the tropical north Atlantic, resulting in a heightened risk of drought in the Amazon rainforest. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago 1 comments edit related share science |
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A Russian drilling rig has penetrated through more than two miles of Antarctic ice and is within about 70 meters of a huge subglacial lake that may harbor microbial colonies that are unlike anything ever seen on Earth. It's an exciting time for some scientists, and a matter of concern to others. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago 3 comments edit related share science |
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On July 1, scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution on Cape Cod plan to begin a 40-day expedition of a ridge encased under the frozen Arctic Ocean. They plan to use robots to navigate and map its terrain and sample any life found near a series of underwater hot springs. picked by DrNothing 1 year ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
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An unusual series of slow-moving magnitude-7 ice-quakes have been occurring twice a day in Western Antarctica. Generally such a strong earthquake would level towns, but these aren't even noticeable due to their slowness. Discovering the cause for such quakes would result in a better understanding of glaciers and they way they'll react to climate change. 4 comments edit related share scienceWe at plime already know the cause. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago |
