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Antarctic mushrooms prove life on Red planet
Antarctic mushrooms journey through 18 months on the International Space Station ISS, proving the ability to endure the rigors of Mars.
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Biology
The immortal ability of organisms is 500 million years ago
Tardigrade, an ancient creature present on Earth more than 500 million years ago, can survive and breed in harsh cosmic environments, despite the fact that space beams o…
Biology
Bacteria multiply 800m below the surface of Antarctic ice
Scientists discovered bacteria at a depth of 800m, below the Antarctic ice surface. This discovery raises hope, sees extraterrestrial life.
Biology
Ancient moss revival after 1,500 years of sleep
Scientists have successfully resurrected ancient mosses buried in Antarctic ice sheets for more than 1,500 years.
Biology
Awakening the virus once existed 30,000 years ago
A group of scientists from the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) announced they had revived a giant but harmless virus buried deep in the permafrost…
Biology
Again discovered aphids in Antarctic ice sheets
This aphid species was first discovered in 1960, which is evidence of the impact of climate change, when the temperature is warmer.
Biology
Detecting microbial populations in places without oxygen and light
Scientists have recently discovered that ancient bacteria live beneath the icy surface of the Antarctic lake
Biology
Giant algae surrounds Antarctica
With a length of up to 200 km, a cluster of algae along the Antarctic coast is so big that artificial satellites can detect it from space.
Biology
Antarctic virus has a high level of genetic diversity
A group of Spanish biologists has just announced the discovery of Antarctic viruses with very high levels of genetic diversity.
Biology
Mosses and insects once dominated Antarctica
American geological experts have found evidence that barren valleys in Antarctica were once inhabited by moss and insects.
Biology
Microorganisms still exist in Antarctica during the ice age
Antarctica used to be home to many microorganisms for tens of millions of years ago, according to a new conclusion published last week by the British Antarctic Survey Gr…
Animal world
Seals with penguins - the most fruitful love of the earth appeared
Antarctica is a land with a lot of peculiar features, including stories
Animal world
New discovery about the existence of Antarctic penguins
According to a recent study by Chinese scientists, penguins have appeared in Antarctica since 14,600 years ago, 6,000 years earlier than the previous hypothesis.
Animal world
Thousands of bodily penguins land on the ice in Antarctica
In the video, Gentoo penguins swim near the shore and jump out of the water. Some even appeared unsteady when they landed on the ice.
Animal world
Emperor penguins can disappear forever
Emperor penguins are famous for their ability to withstand the cold winter in Antarctica, but may not be able to withstand the harshness of climate change until the end…