Source: China – South China Morning PostBeneath our feet, in sunless depths once thought barren, a vast and vibrant ecosystem thrives.
A groundbreaking study by Chinese and Canadian scientists has revealed the surprising “energy engine” powering this hidden biosphere: the very breaking and grinding of Earth’s crust during earthquakes and tectonic shifts.
Forget 19th century French novelist Jules Verne’s fantastical depictions of mastodons and giant dragonflies dwelling in mushroom forests nine to 12 metres (30 to 40 feet) tall in an…Read More