Finding microbes in the frigid, dark waters of the lake could help scientists better understand the origins of life on our own planet and the potential environments in which it could arise on other planets.

MSN: Mission to drill into buried Antarctic lake hits a snag

Nothing is perfect in this world, and the best time to see the lake without the crowds is likely after dark or during a snowstorm.

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