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How Did Tardigrades End Up on the Moon? w/ Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

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The Resilient Tardigrades: Journey to the Moon

This chapter explores the extraordinary survival capabilities of tardigrades, highlighting their ability to thrive in extreme environments and their recent journey to the moon. It discusses their unique adaptations, such as entering a cryptobiotic state to endure harsh conditions, and reflects on their accidental presence on the lunar surface. The conversation humorously contrasts the resilience of these micro-animals with human fragility, while considering their evolutionary history and ecological habits.

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