When These Researchers Dug A Hole In Antarctica, They Didn’t Expect to Discover This Ancient Lifeform

Antarctica

With the entire country covered in thick sheets of ice, Antarctica is one of the chilliest and driest continents on the planet. The sheets of ice are at an average of 1.93 km deep. So, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the coldest period is more than -60°C.

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With the harsh conditions, living in Antarctica is impossible, which is why the continent has no human population. Scientists do “live” there to do some research, but these are mere settlements and never indefinite stays.