OMG sciencefromNature2 months agoHunting extreme microbes that redefine the limits of lifeThe book explores unique microorganisms living under extreme conditions on Earth.
fromArs Technica3 months agoLichens can survive almost anything, and some might survive MarsOur study is the first to demonstrate that the metabolism of the fungal partner in lichen symbiosis was active while being in a Mars-like environment.OMG science
OMG sciencefromHackernoon11 months agoMicrobial Life on Venus Requires a Unique Life Cycle to Overcome Extreme Conditions | HackerNoonLife in Venusian clouds faces severe environmental challenges like extreme acidity and low water.A new life cycle concept for microbes outlines spore formation in lower haze layers.
OMG sciencefromwww.nytimes.com6 months agoExtinct Human Species Lived in a Brutal Desert, Study FindsHumans' historical adaptability may also apply to their ancestors, Homo erectus, revealing that they thrived in extreme environments.