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A Fresh Perspective on Life on the Blue Planet, with Ferris Jabr

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Unearthing Earth's Hidden Life

This chapter explores the fascinating interplay between geology and microbiology through a journey to a transformed gold mine in South Dakota. It reveals the extraordinary microbial life thriving underground and discusses the Gaia hypothesis, which views Earth as a self-regulating system. Additionally, the chapter highlights the vital roles of plankton and photosynthetic microbes in shaping Earth's atmosphere and ecosystems.

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