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30th May 2008, 02:38 PM
Seafloor bacteria are more abundant and diverse than previously thought, appearing to "eat" the planet's oceanic crust, according to a new study in Nature. The findings pose intriguing questions about ocean chemistry and the co-evolution of Earth and life, such as 'where do these bacteria find their energy?'
More... (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080528140303.htm)
More... (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080528140303.htm)