It's Okay to Be Smart: The Most Extreme Life Forms on Earth…And Beyond?
From smoking hot hydrothermal vents to icy deserts, up in clouds and inside rocks, extremophiles have found a way to survive. These survivors and adapters are not only teaching scientists about life on Earth, but they are also expanding the possibilities of where life can exist elsewhere. Part of the "It's Okay to Be Smart" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 5 minutes 23 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Earth Sciences, Ecology
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2018
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: It's Okay to Be Smart
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