The mysterious microbes living deep inside the earth -- and how they could help humanity | Karen Lloyd

Karen Lloyd, a marine microbiologist, dives into the hidden microbial world beneath our feet. She reveals that these ancient microbes, some hundreds of thousands of years old, could revolutionize our understanding of ecosystems. Lloyd takes listeners on a journey to Costa Rica, exploring how subsurface organisms interact with geological processes. These unique microbes not only hold secrets to carbon storage and climate change but also offer potential breakthroughs in biotechnology and sustainability, showcasing their significant impact on our future.