This article written by Richard Monastersky of Science News Online describes the work of Martin Sharp of the University of Alberta and colleagues from the United Kingdom. This group began searching for cold-loving bacteria after their discovery of unexplainable chemical reactions beneath the ice of a Swiss glacier. Included in this online article are links to further readings by Monastersky which are related to sub-surface "deep dwelling" bacteria, and other Science News Online articles
Subject: Biology, Ecology:Metabolism, Biology:Biogeochemistry, Microbiology Resource Type: Scientific Resources, Overview/Reference Work Grade Level: General Public Extreme Environments: Extremely Cold, High Pressure Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Biogeoscience