25Nov 2025

Moss Spores Show Exceptional Survival in Space

Moss Spores Show Exceptional Survival in Space Why in the News? A new study published in iScience on November 20 reveals that moss spores of Physcomitrium patents survived harsh real-space exposure outside the International Space Station (ISS). The findings expand understanding of plant resilience, astrobiology, and potential applications in extraterrestrial habitats, which could have implications …

10Jun 2025

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Studying Tardigrades’ Space Survival and Resilience

Studying Tardigrades’ Space Survival and Resilience Why in the News? Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct the Voyager Tardigrades Experiment aboard the ISS, focusing on how tardigrades, microscopic eight-legged creatures known for their extreme resilience, revive, survive, and reproduce in space conditions like radiation and microgravity. This study aims to understand tardigrades’ space survival capabilities. …

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Studying Tardigrades’ Space Survival and Resilience

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