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iss071e414494 (Aug. 2, 2024) -- The rich red saltwater of Lake Urmia is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited 260 miles above. Over the past few decades, the lake has shrunk, causing higher salt concentrations in the water, resulting in microscopic organisms turning the water shades of red and orange. Date Created:2024-08-02 larger image

Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Habitable Zones, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Microbiology & Virology, Space Stations, Status Report

Orbital Biosignature Survey Of Lake Urmia

by Keith CowingAugust 23, 2024

According to NASA: Like the Aral Sea, Iran’s salty Lake Urmia has shrunk rapidly during the past few decades. As it grows smaller, the lake grows saltier. And as it […]

Ramazzottius - Tardigrade Reference Center

Biophysics, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Microbiology & Virology, Radiation, Status Report, Tardigrades

Comparative Study of Gamma Radiation Tolerance Between Desiccation-sensitive and Desiccation-tolerant Tardigrades

by Keith CowingJuly 17, 2024July 7, 2024

Tardigrades are small metazoans renowned for their exceptional tolerance against various harsh environments in a dehydrated state. Some species exhibited an extraordinary tolerance against high-dose irradiation even in a hydrated […]