Overview
Scientists have found thriving microbial communities hundreds of metres beneath Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf. These tiny organisms live in complete darkness, cold water, and isolation. They do not use sunlight for energy. Instead, they get energy from chemicals like ammonium and sulfur. The findings were first published in 2022 in the journal Nature Communications. A follow‑up study in 2024 described a working microbial community in the seawater under the ice. This discovery shows that life can survive in extreme places.
Month: Current Affairs - May 20, 2026
Category: RossIceShelf Antarctica