The Mysterious, Deep-Dwelling Microbes That Sculpt Our Planet
Briefly

In Lead, S.D., the former Homestake Mine, now the Sanford Underground Research Facility, offers scientists the opportunity to conduct research nearly a mile below the Earth's surface.
Physicists primarily use the facility for sensitive experiments shielded from cosmic rays, but a few biologists also explore the underground labyrinth searching for unique creatures that can transform rock and extract metal.
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