Hidden biosphere earth: Scientists have made many claims about the discovery of life on Mars and other planets. Various estimates are also being made regarding the existence of aliens. Most of the scientists agree that life is definitely present in space beyond Earth or there is a possibility.
Space agencies around the world are doing research in this direction. But China has made a wonderful discovery that is beyond all earlier estimates.
Chinese scientists have discovered evidence of life in the deep darkness below the Earth’s surface with Canadian researchers. This is the place where sunlight has never reached. Research has claimed that this life found in the depth of the Earth uses energy from earthquakes, which often come around us.
Search for a huge and active biosphere
A new discovery challenging the boundaries of traditional science has recently waged a discussion in the scientific community. Till now it was believed that life is not possible several kilometers below the Earth’s surface, but the latest research has changed this notion. Scientists have discovered a huge and active biosphere in the inner part of the Earth.
According to the study, there is such a large number of prokaryotes in the depths of the Earth that it can be up to 95% of the total biological structure on Earth. Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms, in which the membrane-rich cells are not found. This discovery can completely change our understanding about the life of the Earth.
In this way, organisms get energy
Professor Jhu Gianxi, Professor of Guangzhou Institute of Georgery (GIG) of Chinese Academy, Hey Hongping and Professor Kurt Konhoser of the University of Alberta, Canada have tried to find an answer to this question through a research. This study has been published in the journal ‘Science Advance’. Research found that earthquake activities on Earth act as an energy source for certain organisms, which operates their life cycle.
The mysterious life is growing in darkness under the earth
Natural batteries do work
Scientists believe that chemical reactions between rocks and water produce energy in the depth of the Earth, where sunlight does not reach. This energy acts like a type of natural battery, which makes the flow of electrons possible. It is believed that this process can play an important role in the beginning of life.
Scientists studying the study studied Earth’s most common silicate minerals, quartz, in the laboratory. They found that when the rocks break, their surface comes in contact with water, causing chemical reaction. In this reaction, fractures (cracks) break water molecules, causing hydrogen gas and reactive oxygen species.
Earth’s depth adapted environment for life
Scientists believe that the life in depth is protected from ultraviolet radiation, effects of asteroids or other devastating events. This environment may be suitable for the origin and development of life.
In addition, research also found that a moderate intensity earthquake can also produce hydrogen, which is formed from the chemical reaction between water and ultramphastic rocks at excessive temperature and pressure. This energy can help keep the microorganisms living under a deep sea or ground alive. This discovery can reveal new principles about the origin and its development of life on Earth.