Earth is a very special place. Over billions of years, life has evolved to take on many different forms on our planet, withstanding some of the harshest conditions imaginable. But despite the ability of life to “find a way,” some tiny corners of our planet remain entirely inhospitable to life in any form, and a new research paper examines one such area: the hyperacid ponds of the Dallol geothermal field in Ethiopia.
The region is dotted with steamy ponds that contain highly acidic water. The saline-rich pools appear devoid of life at first glance, but scientists wanted to know if any type of microbial life managed to adapt to the extreme conditions.
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