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Hawaiian Geothermal Fumaroles Contain Diverse and Novel Viruses

Microbial communities of geothermal habitats are central to understanding the evolution of life on Earth. Metagenomics has provided insight into the role of viruses in shaping microbial diversity of complex […]

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Amplicon And Metagenomic Data From Fumarole-associated Geothermal Features Of Hawai’i

The Hawaiian islands are among the most geologically and volcanically active places on Earth. While the Hawaiian Archipelago is known for its animal and plant diversity, much less is known […]

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ESA Away Team Training: Mars In Hawaii

[14 May 2014] Testing equipment, procedures and even human resilience for future missions to faraway planets requires inventiveness. Volunteer astronauts can spend time in hyperbaric chambers, rollercoaster aircraft, an isolated […]

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