Life Found Deep Inside Earth's Oceanic Crust

Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 18:01 in Earth & Climate

For the first time, scientists have discovered microbes living deep inside Earth’s oceanic crust -- the dark volcanic rock at the bottom of the sea. This crust is several kilometers thick and covers 60% of the planet’s surface, making it the largest habitat on Earth. [More]

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