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What’s hiding under the Antarctic ice?

Unexplainable

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Life Under Antarctic Ice

This chapter explores the unique ecosystems thriving beneath the Antarctic ice, particularly focusing on isolated subglacial lakes like Lake Bostock. It details an expedition to Lake Willans, highlighting the scientific discoveries of diverse microbial life that rely on chemical energy instead of sunlight. The chapter emphasizes the significance of these findings for understanding biodiversity and nutrient dynamics in Antarctica's ecological system.

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