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No Light, No Warmth, No Problem
« on: November 27, 2012, 01:40:14 PM »
Microbial life has been discovered sealed in a brine lake beneath 65 feet of Antarctic ice after spending nearly 3,000 years isolated from external energy sources.
The findings,  detailed in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, describe the microbes’ Lake Vida habitat as aphotic (with little or no light), anoxic (without oxygen), and slightly acidic brine with a temperature of -13C. Carbon dating has indicated that the inhospitable-sounding brine has been isolated for more than 2,800 years.

More at:  http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/11/lake-vida-life/
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Re: No Light, No Warmth, No Problem
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2012, 02:09:32 PM »
As Jeff Goldblum's character said in Jurassic Park "Life finds a way"

I wonder what the "Big News" will be from the latest Mars mission. We'll have to wait awhile for that one.
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Re: No Light, No Warmth, No Problem
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2012, 02:15:25 PM »
Quote from: gandy on November 27, 2012, 02:09:32 PM
As Jeff Goldblum's character said in Jurassic Park "Life finds a way"


I pictured that scene myself when I read the article.  ;D
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Re: No Light, No Warmth, No Problem
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2012, 02:18:00 PM »
After 2,800 years, we can be sure that those thingys are mighty hungry.
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Re: No Light, No Warmth, No Problem
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2012, 03:00:16 PM »
BUT WHAT MIGHT THEY BE HUNGRY FOR?
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Re: No Light, No Warmth, No Problem
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2012, 03:04:20 PM »
Quote from: joechimp on November 27, 2012, 03:00:16 PM
BUT WHAT MIGHT THEY BE HUNGRY FOR?

Brainzzz!!! The zombie apocalypse is upon us! ;D ;D ;D
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Re: No Light, No Warmth, No Problem
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2012, 03:44:27 PM »
Or it could be grains, as they may be vegetarians.
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Re: No Light, No Warmth, No Problem
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2012, 05:13:01 PM »
Look out Kellogg's, here they come! Big shortage of cereal's to follow......ok ok, I just couldn't resist it!! sorry!  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: No Light, No Warmth, No Problem
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2012, 06:48:10 PM »
Quote from: Texstar on November 27, 2012, 03:04:20 PM
Quote from: joechimp on November 27, 2012, 03:00:16 PM
BUT WHAT MIGHT THEY BE HUNGRY FOR?

Brainzzz!!! The zombie apocalypse is upon us! ;D ;D ;D
Exactly what I thought ! ;D ;D ;D
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Re: No Light, No Warmth, No Problem
« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2012, 10:00:38 PM »
You all got it wrong.  After 2800 years, they want Twinkies and Beer!  So lock up your Blue Ribbon, hide your Bud, stash you Guiness, because they are coming for it all.
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Re: No Light, No Warmth, No Problem
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2012, 12:28:01 AM »
Seem their size, give them some good ole bacon and we don't hear from them anymore the coming 2800 years.
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Re: No Light, No Warmth, No Problem
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2012, 08:33:25 PM »
Quote from: bicol_willem on November 28, 2012, 12:28:01 AM
Seem their size, give them some good ole bacon and we don't hear from them anymore the coming 2800 years.

Sorry, but they have been in freezing temps for 2800 years, a little bacon does not make up for that long a cold shower.  They want it all and they want it now!
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