Scientists from the Helmholtz Zentrum Muenchen have discovered that these communities of microorganisms play a part in breaking down the oil and have published their findings in the renowned journal […]
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Posted inExtremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Plant Biology
New Species of Metal-eating Plant Discovered
Scientists from the University of the Philippines, Los Banos have discovered a new plant species with an unusual lifestyle — it eats nickel for a living — accumulating up to […]
Posted inBiophysics, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Habitable Zones, Microbiology & Virology, Press Release, ROVs/Submersibles/Diving, Sample Return, Water/Hycean Worlds & Oceanography
Viruses Hijack Deep-sea Bacteria At Hydrothermal Vents
More than a mile beneath the ocean’s surface, as dark clouds of mineral-rich water billow from seafloor hot springs called hydrothermal vents, unseen armies of viruses and bacteria wage war.
Posted inAnalog Studies, Arctic / Antarctic / Alpine, Away Teams & Field Reports, Dale Andersen's Field Reports, Exploration Gear & Tech, Icy Worlds, ROVs/Submersibles/Diving, Status Report
Dale Andersen's Antarctic Field Report 14 December 2013
The Everest tracked vehicle is here with a nice large sled in the back and a cabin attached.
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Dale Andersen's Antarctic Field Report 13 December 2013
We have completed our work here at Lake Obersee, accomplishing most all of our objectives despite a late start due to stormy weather. Today we started repacking gear and preparing […]
Posted inArctic / Antarctic / Alpine, Away Teams & Field Reports, Biosignatures & Paleobiology
Dale Andersen's Antarctic Field Report 10 December 2013
I just got off the phone with Dale Andersen who is at Lake Obersee, Antarctica. He reports that his team’s dives have been a success and that microbial mat and […]
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Dale Andersen's Antarctic Field Report 2 December 2013
We made the first dives beneath the thick, perennial ice (3.6 m) of Lake Obersee yesterday. It was nice being back under the ice again, and its always interesting. […]
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Dale Andersen's Antarctic Field Report 30 November 2013
We have had pretty nice weather the last two days so we have taken advantage of it with a fair amount of work. Today we put up the tripod that […]
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Dale Andersen's Antarctic Field Report 27 November 2013
The weather today was quite nice. While a bit windy, it was sunny all day which was a nice change of pace. We completed the dive hole this afternoon, and […]
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Dale Andersen's Antarctic Field Report 26 November 2013
Today’s weather is a major improvement over what we have seen the last two weeks while in Antarctica. This really is the first day of beautiful blue skies, sunshine and […]