Extreme Life

Visit our latest show in Hohfeld Hall:

Extreme Life

Life flourishes on Earth, even in some of the most seemingly inhospitable places. Visit extreme locales where life thrives, meet exotic creatures, and explore places where life could exist in our solar system. Life may be far more durable—and potentially more abundant—than we ever thought possible! Gain a new perspective on life in this live, 15-minute program hosted by Academy planetarium presenters in Hohfeld Hall.

Extreme Life runs every 45 minutes starting at 10:40 weekends and holidays, and at 12:40 on weekdays, through June 11th in Hohfeld Hall. No passes necessary, all ages welcome.

Want to learn more? Follow the links below to learn more about extremophiles, astrobiology, and other topics covered in the show.

Extremophiles:

Tardigrades and cryptobiosis

How to collect and care for your pet tardigrade

Tubeworms

Thermophilic Archea

Other polar ocean extremophiles

Extreme Environments:

Overview

Types of extremophiles

Hydrothermic vents

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