The mysterious microbes living deep inside the earth -- and how they could help humanity

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June 10, 2019 Today's TED Talk The mysterious microbes living deep inside the earth, and how they could help humanity 13:59 minutes · TED2019 The ground beneath your feet is home to a massive, mysterious world of microbes -- some of which have been in the earth's crust for hundreds of thousands of years. What's it like down there? Take a trip to the volcanoes and hot springs of Costa Rica as microbiologist Karen Lloyd shines a light on these subterranean organisms and shows how they could have a profound impact on life up here. Watch now » Playlist of the Day How microbes shape our world Learn how these microorganisms influence everything from the air we breathe and how healthy we are, to forming life itself. Watch » 6 talks · Total run time 1:23:24 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Bad meetings drain time and energy -- here are six ways to lead ones that engage and inspire Next time you have an unproductive meeting, print this post out and leave it on the leader's chair. Steven Rogelberg, who studies meetings, shares six simple ways they can be improved. Read more »   Download the TED app

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