Why it's incredible: The brine pool is peppered with the carcasses of animals that were unlucky enough to enter the deadly waters. The "Hot Tub of Despair" is a deadly pool of extremely salty water at ...

Super-salty underwater lakes rich in carbon dioxide could host extreme life forms unlike any others on Earth. Water that is rich in salt and other minerals sinks to the bottom of the ocean due to its ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...