Did we already colonize the moon — with tardigrades?
They're some of the toughest creatures we know of. We may have just brought them to the moon.
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What makes tardigrades the toughest animals in the world? New study points to free radicals
Researchers uncover how exactly tardigrades endure extreme conditions, potentially paving the way for new medical innovations.
Amazing mold pigs trapped in 30-million-year-old amber
Water bears are cool but have you heared about mold pigs?
Water bears reach the moon after lunar crash probe
The moon used to be sterile for billions of years -- until humans came along.
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.
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 ...