De los mares de Verne a los suelos de la Antártida | Carolina Merino Guzmán | TEDxUFRO Women

Scientific Research & Exploration - The field of geomicrobiology studies microorganisms in extreme environments to address societal challenges like climate change, desertification, and ecosystem recovery [3] - Microorganisms in Antarctica, including fungi, bacteria, and archaea, transform the ecosystem by mitigating greenhouse gases like methane and sequestering carbon [5] - Exploration is inherent and driven by curiosity, emphasizing the importance of studying the small and often overlooked aspects of the world [8][9] Women in Science - Historically, women have been silenced and prevented from expressing their ideas, but a new generation of women is freely pursuing knowledge and creating a feminism of creation [6][7] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of women being able to sign their ideas and hopes that future generations of girls will be able to do the same [7][13] The Power of Imagination & Science - Science and reading are interconnected, changing perspectives and enabling the creation of meaning [4] - Imagination is crucial in scientific exploration, providing tools for understanding the world and driving discovery [5][12] - The speaker's sense of wonder when observing microorganisms under a microscope motivates her research and the constant re-evaluation that is essential to science [10][11]