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This Microscopic Fungus Survived NASA's Sterilization Protocols—and Is Hardy Enough to Potentially Contaminate Mars

The microbe was gathered from the agency's clean rooms, where experts build spacecraft in carefully controlled environments. The findings reveal gaps in the agency's procedures to prevent du...

To Survive Deep Space, Astronauts May Owe a Debt to Microscopic Worms

Living long-term on the Moon means surviving the devastating toll that deep space takes on a human body. Astronauts in low gravity environments suffer muscle and bone loss, vision-altering fluid shift...

Space Worms! UK scientists launch microscopic crew into orbit to support future Moon missions

British scientists have launched a crew of microscopic worms to the International Space Station in a pioneering experiment that could help unlock the secrets of long-duration space travel - and suppor...

Sand Under a Microscope - Magnified Sand Photos

Under microscopic magnification, the unique beauty and individual character of sand grains reveal a diverse origin reflecting geological history and marine life biodiversity.

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Lil Finder Guy — Basic Apple Guy

Who is it? What is it? Is it friend or foe? Has it arrived in peace, or is it plotting to corrupt our SSDs and fray our USB-C cables?

Nanoparticle-infused saline could help people facing kidney stone surgery

A materials science collaboration between UChicago PME engineers and Duke doctors could lead to shorter, safer procedures using lasers