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Biology
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Nicknamed "Conan the Bacterium," it withstands thousands of times the lethal radiation dose for a human being thanks to unique molecular repair machinery.
Nature
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These unique geological formations are true time capsules that reveal the history of our planet
Biology
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Able to withstand atomic doses lethal to any other creature, this microorganism discovered how to shield its proteins to repair pulverized genomes.
Nature
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Small annelids that defy logic, living and thriving on the surface and fissures of glaciers at freezing temperatures.
Nature
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In the ocean depths, there are bodies of water so dense and salty that they form underwater 'lakes' and 'rivers,' where life struggles to survive in an alien environment.
Science and technology
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How some bacteria and fungi not only survive extreme radiation but also use it as an energy source, redefining the limits of life on Earth.
Nature
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A silent biotechnological revolution that could transform the mining of the future.
Nature
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These singular mud geysers, free of fire and lava, reveal the secrets of Earth's depths and harbor surprising life.
Nature
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Discover how this enigmatic deep-sea inhabitant withstands extreme temperatures and lethal toxins thanks to bacterial armor.
Animals
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While most snails seek moisture and shade, Vitularia reflecta has made the sand deserts of Namibia and the Sahara its ho...
Animals
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The Lymnaea stagnalis, commonly known as the great pond snail, possesses a survival capacity that defies biological logi...
Nature
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Discover how entire ecosystems thrive in the abyssal darkness thanks to surprising chemistry that challenges solar dependence.