Bacteria Thrives in Extreme Arctic Cold Similar to Conditions on Mars or on Saturn's Moons

Bacteria Thrives in Extreme Arctic Cold Similar to Conditions on Mars or on Saturn's Moons

Researchers are interested in discovering the most extreme environments that harbor life

  • Nature
  • By Lucian Parfeni
  • October 20th, 2012
Isolated for 15 Million Years, Lake Vostok Is Devoid of Life, Initial Results Show

Isolated for 15 Million Years, Lake Vostok Is Devoid of Life, Initial Results Show

More samples will be taken this year, so there's hope yet

Arsenic-Consuming Bacteria Does Use Phosphorus

Arsenic-Consuming Bacteria Does Use Phosphorus

Two studies refute claims made by NASA last year

Extremophiles from Earth May Endure on Europa

Extremophiles from Earth May Endure on Europa

The Jovian moon may hold life originating on our planet

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 18th, 2011
Mars' Brine Could Support Life

Mars' Brine Could Support Life

Searching for the Origins of Photosynthesis

Searching for the Origins of Photosynthesis

Experts study extremophiles