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science3 months ago•13 min saved

Tardigrades: The Resilient Creatures That Could Safeguard Humanity

Tardigrades, tiny resilient creatures capable of surviving extreme conditions like space, radiation, and desiccation, are being studied for potential human applications such as protecting against radiation damage, preserving medicines, and aiding space exploration. Their survival mechanisms include specialized proteins and entering a state of suspended animation, offering insights into extreme resilience and biotechnological innovations.

via BBC|

#biotechnology #extremophiles #radiation-resistance

science4 months ago•4 min saved

Microbe Converts Mars Dust to Oxygen, Potential Space Pet

A cyanobacterium called Chroococcidiopsis, capable of surviving extreme space and Earth conditions, including radiation, freezing temperatures, and Martian soil, could be a valuable tool for future space exploration and colonization efforts, especially for producing oxygen and studying extraterrestrial life.

via ScienceAlert|

#astrobiology #chroococcidiopsis #cyanobacteria

science5 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Discover Lunar Soil's Surprising Space Survival Properties

Scientists have developed a solar-powered technology that extracts water from lunar soil and converts astronaut CO₂ into oxygen and fuel, potentially enabling sustainable long-term human presence on the Moon without transporting resources from Earth.

via SciTechDaily|

#co2-conversion #lunar-soil #moon-resources

science1 year ago•2 min saved

"Human Cells Enhanced with Tardigrade Proteins Show Potential for Slowing Aging and Surviving Outer Space"

Scientists have discovered that proteins from the almost-microscopic creature known as the tardigrade, which can survive the harsh conditions of outer space, may hold the key to slowing aging in humans. By introducing a tardigrade protein called CAHS D to lab-grown human kidney cells, researchers found that it resulted in a gel-like consistency, mimicking the tardigrade's ability to enter a state of suspended animation known as biostasis. This discovery could potentially lead to insights on how to help humans better withstand stress and harsh conditions, offering a pathway to survival in challenging environments.

via Futurism|

#biostasis #human-longevity #molecular-biology

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Survival of Lichen on International Space Station Exterior"

Lichen from Antarctica's McMurdo Dry Valleys survived 18 months on a platform attached to the outside of the International Space Station's Columbus module, demonstrating potential for life to exist on Mars. Despite emerging in worse shape than temperate lichens tested separately in "Mars-like conditions," over 60% of the cells remained intact after exposure to Mars, indicating lichen's resilience to extreme conditions in outer space. This study adds to previous evidence of lichen's ability to withstand the harsh environment of space, suggesting its potential for survival beyond Earth.

via ExplorersWeb|

#international-space-station #lichen #mars

movie-review2 years ago•5 min saved

"I.S.S. Review: Ariana DeBose's Intense Sci-Fi Thriller Falls Short"

"I.S.S." attempts to capture the tension and intrigue of a space survival thriller set on the International Space Station, but falls short due to tepid execution, lackluster pacing, and underwhelming performances. Despite its potential for a gripping cat-and-mouse game, the film fails to deliver on its promise, with heavy-handed symbolism and uninspired special effects contributing to its overall lack of impact.

via Polygon|

#iss #movie-review #space-survival

science2 years ago•1 min saved

"Space Survivor: The Strange Organism Defying All Odds"

Lichens, a symbiotic organism consisting of a fungus and alga or cyanobacterium, have demonstrated remarkable resilience by surviving in the harsh conditions of space and a simulated Martian environment, raising the possibility of life existing on Mars. They can withstand extreme radiation, vacuum, and temperature variations, and continue to photosynthesize, suggesting potential for interplanetary spread of life via lichens hitching a ride on meteorites, comets, or asteroids.

via The Guardian|

#lichens #mars #photosynthesis