In the vast tapestry of life on Earth, few creatures embody resilience like the tardigrade. These microscopic marvels, nicknamed "water bears" for their cuddly appearance, can withstand conditions that would spell instant doom for almost any other animal. From searing heat to bone-chilling cold, crushing pressure to the vacuum of space, these tiny titans of toughness shrug off … [Read more...] about Tardigrades: Tiny Titans of Toughness, with Eggs of Geometric Grace
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When Dried Out, Tardigrades Transform Into Glass
The most resilient creatures are tardigrades, also referred to as water bears. Everything from the vacuum of space to 600 times the pressure of the average atmosphere is no match for them. And recent studies are shedding light on how they pull off one of their party tricks, which is to transform into glass when there is not enough water to support basic bodily … [Read more...] about When Dried Out, Tardigrades Transform Into Glass