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Briefing: Microbes in Antarctica survive the freezing and dark winter by living on air

Strategic angle: In the harsh conditions of Antarctica, certain microbes have adapted to thrive without sunlight by utilizing air as their primary energy source.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-16 · 1 MIN READ

Antarctic winters are characterized by extreme cold and prolonged darkness.

Microbes have developed unique survival strategies to endure these conditions.

These organisms rely on air instead of sunlight for energy.