01-06-2025, 01:22 PM
(01-06-2025, 01:05 PM)Tee tiong huat Wrote: Scientists discovered a new strain of bacteria, Niallia tiangongensis, on China's Tiangong space station. This bacteria, previously unknown on Earth, was found on internal surfaces of the station after swabs were collected by taikonauts (Chinese astronauts) and analyzed. The research suggests the bacteria has adapted to survive in space, it exhibiting unique characteristics like resilience to radiation and oxidative stress...So how?.![]()
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Potential implications:

Understanding the adaptations of Niallia tiangongensis could have implications for space exploration, astronaut health, and even Earth-bound applications like on medicine and agriculture.

Further research:

Scientists are continuing to study Niallia tiangongensis to understand its survival mechanisms and potential risks to humans in space living with is Niallia tiangongensis has adapted to survive in space with human.
