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New Bacteria Have Been Discovered on a Chinese Space Station

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An illustration of bacteria.Photograph: GETTY IMAGES Subscribe to listen•3 minutes It is microscopic and rod-shaped, can create spores, and may have evolved to survive hundreds of miles above our planet's surface. It has been named Niallia tiangongensis, and it inhabited the cockpit controls on the station, living in microgravity conditions. Start your free trial and get access to 5 all-new premium newsletters—cancel anytime. Start your free trial and get access to 5 all-new premium newsletters.
Key Data

  • Publication Date
    21 May 2025
  • Primary Author
    Jorge Garay
  • Source
    Wired News
  • Language
    English
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