Creature Survives Naked in Space

Bruzer · Sep 9, 2008

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.
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Creature Survives Naked in Space | LiveScience

Thought this was pretty interesting to read.

Phinz420 · Sep 9, 2008

Moss bugs are gd indestructible :lol:

Zach13 · Sep 9, 2008

I am calling PETA

unluckyluciano · Sep 9, 2008

waterbears?!?!???

Phinz420 · Sep 9, 2008

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:

gafinfan · Sep 9, 2008

Phinz420 said:

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:
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That is one scary dude!!:up:

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