Ancient Life Discovered in Antarctica’s ‘Blood Falls’ May Finally Reveal Its Origins
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The coverage reported molecular evidence that a relict marine community persists in the brine‑fed system beneath Antarctica’s Blood Falls, linking the bright red outflow to an ancient seawater source. Researchers described the finding as a “unique refuge” that could illuminate the glacier’s origins and the presence of unexpected life.
Epilogue added 40d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Ancient Life Discovered in Antarctica’s ‘Blood Falls’ May Finally Reveal Its Origins Gizmodo · 96d ago broke it first
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