Rare tardigrade fossil discovered in 16-million-year-old amber
They seem like squishy bears but are actually very tough
Tag: Tardigrade
Tardigrades can survive being shot from a gun. What this means for alien life
The cute water bears could give scientists hints as to whether or not life can survive interplanetary travel on meteorites.
How the water bear defies death even in the vacuum of space by wrapping its cells in glass
This animal keeps on surprising us.
Water bears, the amazing animals that can survive in outer space, have a unique adaptation that shields DNA from radiation
Nature was kind to this death-defying critter.
A frozen tardigrad was brought back to life – and then gave birth
30 years, frozen solid - now back to life.
Largest genetic complement identified, owned by the water bear
Also known as the water bear, the tardigrade has a lot to be proud of -- this tiny organism is ...
