Bake them, freeze them, fire them from a gun or blast them into space: tardigrades can survive almost anything. Some experts ...

Tardigrades - also known as “water bears” - are tiny, 8-legged organisms with a reputation for being nearly indestructible. They’ve survived boiling heat, freezing near absolute zero, radiation, and ...

An enlarged image of a microscopic tardigrade. These invertebrates are considered close relatives of arthropods and are found in a variety of habitats around the world. Most plant-eating tardigrades ...

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There’s no two ways about it: tardigrades are badass. These eight-legged, microscopic water-dwellers have survived the vacuum of space, extreme dehydration, and temperatures ranging from near absolute ...

If you haven’t heard of a tardigrade before, prepare to be wowed. These clumsy, eight-legged creatures, nicknamed water bears, are about half a millimeter long and can survive practically anything: ...

In the moss-covered slopes of China’s Funiu Mountain, scientists have discovered a new species of tardigrade that may hold the key to protecting humans from the harmful effects of radiation. The tiny ...

Knowing the genes responsible for water bears’ radiation tolerance could lead to diverse applications, from cancer treatment to space exploration. A newly described species of tardigrade is giving ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Tardigrades are some of the toughest animals on the planet. These ...