Tag Archives: Extremophiles

Morning Glory Pool, located in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, is a hot spring with vibrant colors along its outer edges. These colors result from a diverse community of hyperthermophilic bacteria that can thrive in the extreme high-temperature conditions of the spring, which can exceed 176°F (80°C).
1967: Exploring Extremophiles – Unveiling Life in Earth’s Extreme Environments

Thomas Brock's discovery of extremophiles revolutionized our understanding of life's potential in extreme environments, influencing the search for extraterrestrial life