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Blood Falls in Antarctica flows unpredictably with iron-rich, salty water. Microbes inside survive without sunlight.

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The search for alien life could be boosted by a simple new test, say scientists. They believe the movement of microbes may ...

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The search for alien life could be boosted by a simple new test, say scientists. They believe the movement of microbes may ...

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