Deep down fracking wells, microbial communities thrive Snacking on fracking fluid sustains microbes, enlivens the chemical. Microbes have a rema...

Deep down fracking wells, microbial communities thrive Snacking on fracking fluid sustains microbes, enlivens the chemical. Microbes have a remarkable ability to adapt to the extreme conditions in fracking wells. A new finding helps scientists understand what is happening inside fracking wells and could offer insight into processes such as corrosion and methane production. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161025084853.htm