Creature Survives Naked in Space

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BruzerBruzerNew MemberOP
Sep 9, 2008, 01:08 PM

A tiny, six-legged critter that can suspend all biological activity in extreme environments survived a journey to space that would have instantly killed any human and most other life forms.

In the first test of its kind, researchers exposed the hardy segmented creatures, called "water bears," to the open and harsh vacuum of space, with all its deadly radiation, on a spacecraft in low-Earth orbit. Many of them survived.

Creature Survives Naked in Space | LiveScience

Thought this was pretty interesting to read.

Phinz420Phinz420New Member
Sep 9, 2008, 01:31 PM

Moss bugs are gd indestructible :lol:

ZAZach13Forum Veteran
Sep 9, 2008, 02:30 PM

I am calling PETA

unluckylucianounluckylucianoNew Member
Sep 9, 2008, 02:33 PM

waterbears?!?!???

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Phinz420Phinz420New Member
Sep 9, 2008, 02:55 PM

Up to 25,000 of these ugly, indestructible mofos per liter in moss & lichen.

Think about that the next time you accidentally walk into hanging moss. :tongue2:

gafinfangafinfanSupporter
Sep 9, 2008, 03:05 PM

"Phinz420 wrote:

Up to 25,000 of these ugly, indestructible mofos per liter in moss & lichen.

Think about that the next time you accidentally walk into hanging moss. :tongue2:

That is one scary dude!!:up:


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