He said this research will further the understanding of life after the asteroid impact. “Regardless of what effect (the hydrothermal vent) had on plankton living up in the surface ocean — hydrothermal ...

Some species, like Pyrolobus fumarii, can even survive at a blistering 113°C (235°F) inside hydrothermal vents. Their enzymes are adapted to remain stable and functional despite the heat that would ...