These 100-Million-Year-Old Microbes Are Still Alive!

The video explores the discovery of ancient microbes beneath the South Pacific Gyre, an oceanic desert. Scientists used a research ship to collect clay samples from the sea floor, which were 101.5 million years old. In the lab, they revived microbial communities by adding nutrients. The team ensured no contamination occurred during sampling. These microbes survive with minimal energy, suggesting potential for life in similar extraterrestrial environments.

What was the primary goal of the scientists' expedition to the South Pacific Gyre?

• To study ocean currents

• To find new species of fish

• To map the sea floor

• To discover ancient microbial life

How did the scientists ensure that the microbial samples were not contaminated?

• By using a special type of drill

• By adding a chemical to detect contamination

• By freezing the samples immediately

• By collecting samples from multiple locations

What is one reason the microbes might have survived for millions of years?

• They formed spores to withstand harsh conditions

• They were exposed to sunlight

• They had an abundant food supply

• They were constantly moving

What is the significance of the microbes' ability to survive with minimal energy?

• It suggests they are a new form of life

• It proves they are not from Earth

• It indicates they are highly evolved

• It expands the search for life on other planets

What is the power requirement for these microbes compared to a human body at rest?

• They do not require any power

• They need significantly less power than a human

• They need the same amount of power as a human

• They need more power than a human