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Why are scientists interested in searching for life in Lake Vostok, Antarctica?
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Unique environment: Lake Vostok is a subglacial lake located beneath the ice sheet in Antarctica. It has been isolated from the outside world for millions of years, creating a unique and extreme environment that could potentially harbor life forms not found Show more…
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