Water Bears Struggle in Simulated Martian Soil, But a Simple Rinse Changes Everything
Tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, are famous for surviving almost anything. In their dormant state, the microscopic animals have endured the vacuum of space, extreme cold, and intense radiation. But when researchers placed active tardigrades into simulated Martian regolith — the dusty material that covers Mars’ surface — their movement quicklyContinue Reading












