Biology
Bacteria multiply 800m below the surface of Antarctic ice
Scientists discovered bacteria at a depth of 800m, below the Antarctic ice surface. This discovery raises hope, sees extraterrestrial life.
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Animal world
How to live in the coldest place on Earth
In order to survive in Antarctica, species must have evolved to change their biochemical and shape properties.
Environment
Detecting strange life under Antarctic ice
After more than a decade of intermittent exploration drilling, researchers in the country were finally able to penetrate the Antarctic's frozen crust last year and colle…
Environment
Signs of life in the Antarctic underground lake
The first signs of life were discovered in water samples taken from the lake under the Antarctic thick ice surface. Green light emitting cells that are dyed with DNA sen…