From Cleo Abram.

Scientists just figured out something NEW about tardigrades (my favorite animal) and it might help humans survive intense radiation. Here’s what’s going on…

Tardigrades are microscopic and totally awesome. They can survive crushing pressures, deep freezes, and decades without food or water. They can also survive insane amounts of radiation, which has confounded scientists, but now, they think they know how this tiny animal is doing it… and how that insight might apply to you and me.

I just love these creatures. Maybe my favorite science story ever is how tardigrades ended up on the moon… but that’s a story for another day, so subscribe for more!

This video is part of Huge If True, our optimistic series about science and technology.

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