The Underground Astronaut

Dr. Hazel A. Barton is a microbiologist, geologist, and cave diving explorer. She's known as the 'Lara Croft of microbiology.' A lot of Dr. Barton's work is around microbiology in caves, and she's world-renowned for finding potentially life-saving microbes that can combat antibiotic resistance.

In our conversation, she explains the basics of cave exploration, the importance of microbes on the planet, and how they can shape the future of humanity. We also dive into the topic of 'what is life?'.

You can learn more about Dr. Barton on social at @cavescience