'Water bears' reveal potential for adapting, protecting Martian resources
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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'Water bears' reveal potential for adapting, protecting Martian resources
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Tardigrades, commonly known as water bears, may be better suited by a new name: Tardiguardians of the Galaxy. Unlike the fictional ragtag team of unenthusiastic heroes, the microscopic animals are providing real insight into how humans . . .
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'Water bears' reveal potential for adapting, protecting Martian resources
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Tardigrades, commonly known as water bears, may be better suited by a new name: Tardiguardians of the Galaxy. Unlike the fictional ragtag team of unenthusiastic heroes, the microscopic animals are providing real insight into how humans . . .