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In a Mars-like region on Earth, hidden ecosystems persist despite extreme conditions.
In Beacon Valley, one of the most Mars-like regions on Earth, Ariel Waldman reveals hidden ecosystems that persist despite extreme conditions. From nematodes navigating salty permafrost to endoliths sheltering within sandstone and hypoliths thriving beneath translucent rocks, life endures in ingenious ways. Together, these discoveries offer insights into how life might survive on other planets.
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Life on the Rocks Preview
Preview: Episode 3 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
In Beacon Valley, one of the most Mars-like regions on Earth, Ariel Waldman reveals hidden ecosystems that persist despite extreme conditions. From nematodes navigating salty permafrost to endoliths sheltering within sandstone and hypoliths thriving beneath translucent rocks, life endures in ingenious ways. Together, these discoveries offer insights into how life might survive on other planets.
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