Can life survive on Mars? Scientists use water bears to test the habitability of the Red Planet
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April 1, 2026
Penn State researchers are building on the unique resilience of tardigrades, or “water bears,” to assess how the organisms would respond to and protect Martian resources. These tiny extremophiles are famous for their ability to survive in the…