New microbe species discovered
In the quest to explore the remarkable diversity of microbial life on Earth, a German-American team of scientists has discovered seafloor bacteria that can “eat” natural gases such as ethane, propane, and […]
Deborah Smith first heard the strange rumbling from the seafloor in 2001 and was eager to get to the bottom of it.
The ocean commotion was detected by underwater hydrophones near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, part of […]
‘Virtual’ chief scientist directs a research cruise without leaving land.