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Re:New study dramatically narrows the search for advanced li... by Balgair on Wednesday June 12, 2019 @11:43AM (#20165809)
Deep sea vents are not dependant on the photosyntheic carbon cycle.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrothermal_vent#The_Deep_Hot...

Other extremophiles and archea exist and have been observed in deep caves and rocks. Life really does find a way!

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Re:New study dramatically narrows the search for advanced li... by kupopuffs on Wednesday June 12, 2019 @02:04PM (#20167501)
Fascinating! The source of carbon can still be carbon dioxide, in addition to methane.
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