What We Can Learn From Microscopic Life In Antarctica

Ariel Waldman, a wildlife filmmaker and NASA advisor, takes us on an adventure through Antarctica's hidden microbial world. She discusses the astonishing diversity of life, including resilient tardigrades that flourish in extreme conditions. Waldman emphasizes the importance of visual storytelling to bridge the gap between science and the public. Her thrilling discoveries of microscopic marine life shed light on these tiny ecosystems, revealing the ecological roles that often go unnoticed in one of Earth's coldest environments.