Gassy Microbes
From Science and the Sea Podcast by The University of Texas Marine Science Institute
April 26, 2026 · 2 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the discovery of methane-producing archaea in the Pacific Ocean and their implications for climate change and the search for extraterrestrial life.
Topics covered
- microbial life
- methane production
- climate impact
- archaea
- marine science
Keywords
- gassy microbes
- methane
- archaea
- marine sediments
- climate change
- extreme environments
- organic matter
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Texas Marine Science Institute
Places: Pacific Ocean, Earth, solar system
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