Bacteria under ice: Some don't like it hot
http://www.sciencenews.org/pages/sn_arc99/2_13_99/fob3.htm

Richard Monastersky, Science News Online


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