by Roberto
Fig. 1. Image from the video. Source
It may be because it carries on so very slowly or because it is so deeply buried. Who knows, but I find the abundant microbial life of the deep biosphere thoroughly mesmerizing. That's why I was thrilled by a video on the subject that Memo Berkmen – long-time friend and STC fan – brought to my attention. It's only natural that I now share it with you. Here's the link to "There's Something Hiding Inside Earth."
Its playful nature and rapid pace make it a fun watch. Clearly aimed at teaching a generation that's grown up with smartphones and tablets in hand, it still managed to capture this boomer's attention. Don't let its cartoon nature fool you; this is a nice piece of science communication that teachers can put to good use. (I'll forgive a couple of factual mistakes... see if you can spot them.) Overall great educational fun! The saying goes that a picture's worth a thousand words. How many is a video worth? You be the judge. I'll stop writing and let you watch.
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