Doctoral candidates Tanner Barnes and Vince Debes from Arizona State University are conducting research in Yellowstone National Park to explore life’s survival in extreme environments and to gather insights for astrobiology. Working with Professor Everett Shock in the GEOPIG Lab, Barnes studies carbon sources in hot spring samples, while Debes investigates how microbes can thrive without sunlight, relying instead on chemical reactions. Their joint efforts contribute to understanding life’s origins on Earth and potential signs of life on other planets, enriching their research experiences through fieldwork and collaborative discussions.
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