Science and Nature

The Hidden Perils of Permafrost

See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Get a new perspective on our place in the universe and meet extraordinary new friends. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small.

Season 1 Episode 4 | 3m 11s | CC

Mysterious bacteria lay dormant in the Arctic permafrost.

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