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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.
Biology
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These microscopic animals have lived for millions of years without males thanks to their astonishing ability to absorb genes from fungi, bacteria, and algae after desiccation.
Biology
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Discovered in marine sediments, they build microscopic mineral chains to navigate using Earth's magnetic field.
Biology
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A plant-pathogenic microorganism developed a protein that defies the rules of supercooled water to rupture cells and travel through the atmosphere
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.
Biology
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It measures nearly two centimeters, is visible to the naked eye, and stores its DNA in membrane sacs, breaking the classic dogma of prokaryotic cells.
Biology
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These tiny microscopic animals broke a sacred law of evolutionary biology, surviving without males thanks to cryptobiosis and genetic theft.
Science and technology
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Bioelectrochemistry and genetic engineering open the door to a new era of sustainable energy, converting carbon dioxide into valuable resources.
Nature
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Discover how the tardigrade, a microscopic invertebrate, can withstand the most hostile conditions in the universe, from the vacuum of space to extreme temperatures and lethal radiation, redefining our understanding of biological resilience.
Health and wellness
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An acoustic dialogue between trillions of microorganisms and your brain that redefines gut-brain communication.
Nature
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Discover the scientific explanation behind this enigmatic natural phenomenon and what it teaches us about the incredible tenacity of life on our planet and beyond.
Science and technology
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Scientists discover fungal species capable of degrading synthetic polymers in weeks