Our World: Where Do We Find Extremophiles?

Where do we find extremophiles? We look for environments that push the limits for ordinary living organisms. NASA conducts analog testing in these extreme environments to better understand life on Earth and identify the potential for life in the universe.

Published on: June 05, 2018

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