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Tardigrades survive exposure to space in low Earth orbit.
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The discussions showcase a variety of perspectives, from support of the research's implications—such as waterbears surviving space conditions—to skepticism about the details, especially regarding radiation effects, as exemplified by posts arguing that direct solar radiation was lethal for tardigrades. The tone varies from informative to critical, reflecting curiosity and debate about the scientific validity and significance of the study.
The discussions show mixed opinions, with some posts supporting the resilience of tardigrades while others contest their survival capabilities, especially regarding the effects of radiation.
Many discussions express high curiosity and engagement, referencing specific experiments and results about space survival, indicating strong interest.
The posts include detailed critiques, references to scientific studies, and debates, demonstrating a moderate level of deep engagement and analysis.
The conversations highlight the significance of the findings for understanding extremophile survival in space, suggesting a moderate impact on scientific and public perceptions.
Abstract in brief
- Tardigrades, tiny water-dwelling creatures, can survive the harsh conditions of space in low Earth orbit, including vacuum, extreme temperatures, and radiation.
- Their resilience is due to a unique ability to enter a state of cryptobiosis, where they essentially shut down their metabolism and protect their cells.
- This discovery suggests that tardigrades could potentially survive long-duration space missions, raising interesting questions about life’s resilience and the possibility of extraterrestrial survival.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@komatunoudon 2007年の「クマムシ宇宙空間曝露実験」によると、クマムシは真空状態には耐えられるけど、紫外線(全波長)には弱い、それでも実験期間(10日間)の紫外線曝露では120個体中3個体が生き残ったとのこと https://t.co/lQKhiGZDN3 月面土壌(レゴリス)などに隠れたら、もっと生き残りそうです。
Fontes: https://t.co/bYIkriuxZ0 https://t.co/8047e63Hyd https://t.co/STqibz0MYM
@matthewcobb @RogerHighfield https://t.co/9TKFAja8XR "No juveniles appeared from eggs exposed to solar light."
@sapphixy @ProfPhoebe @spozbo @dna_heligrace They put them there as a study on their survivability https://t.co/df8Q06vMze
RT @BoixRichter: Antes, otro experimento de la ESA (European Space Agency) exponiendo otras dos especies a frío y a altas radiaciones de UV…
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Jönsson, K.I., Rabbow, E., Schill, R.O., Harms-Ringdahl, M., & Rettberg, P. (2008). Tardigrades survive exposure to space in low Earth orbit. Current Biology, 18(17), R729–R731. https://t.co/ATnHwYMDES
@sapphixy @ProfPhoebe @spozbo @dna_heligrace They put them there as a study on their survivability https://t.co/df8Q06vMze
Tardigrades exposed to solar radiation had a very low survival and fitness. Only some animals of the species Richtersius coronifer and Milnesium tardigradum survived the extreme condition. Rujukan: https://t.co/9ebcAakwDS
Fontes: https://t.co/bYIkriuxZ0 https://t.co/8047e63Hyd https://t.co/STqibz0MYM
Waterbears can survive in hot springs, polar ice, on mountains, and deep in the ocean. In fact, researchers found that waterbears can also survive the vacuum of space! That's good since a capsule containing some crashed on the moon in 2019. https://t.co/U3F0xm4AmP
Tardigrades survive exposure to space in low Earth orbit - ScienceDirect https://t.co/50V6ef4th4
@komatunoudon 2007年の「クマムシ宇宙空間曝露実験」によると、クマムシは真空状態には耐えられるけど、紫外線(全波長)には弱い、それでも実験期間(10日間)の紫外線曝露では120個体中3個体が生き残ったとのこと https://t.co/lQKhiGZDN3 月面土壌(レゴリス)などに隠れたら、もっと生き残りそうです。
@WorldAndScience Tardigrades cannot survive direct exposure to solar radiation. I dont know why this story is going around. Note that in attached; None survived direct exposure and no eggs hatched from limited exposure. https://t.co/ynHyARmEpg
@ashoswai @ConversationUK You must probably stick to trolling on social issues. Biological sciences are far from ur understanding. 1st, tardigrades are NOT pollution. 2nd, Tardigrades are resilient, but NOT extremophiles In Space, low survival due to radiation & vacuum. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2008.06.048
@matthewcobb @RogerHighfield https://t.co/9TKFAja8XR "No juveniles appeared from eggs exposed to solar light."
This is only half the story. See https://t.co/9TKFAja8XR. "No juveniles survived after being exposed to solar light" https://t.co/G4Fz9dMOTI
RT @BoixRichter: Antes, otro experimento de la ESA (European Space Agency) exponiendo otras dos especies a frío y a altas radiaciones de UV…
Antes, otro experimento de la ESA (European Space Agency) exponiendo otras dos especies a frío y a altas radiaciones de UV. Volvieron a sobrevivir, deshidratándose primero para rehidratartarse pasadas las adversidades. https://t.co/V1ea3gC3A8