New species of tardigrade reveals secrets of radiation-resisting powers
The new species is similar in appearance to this Hypsibius sp. tardigrade, photographed using an electron microscope.Credit: Robert Schuster/Science Photo Library A newly described species of tardigrade is giving scientists insights into what makes these tiny eight-legged creatures so resistant to radiation. Tardigrades, also known as water bears, have long fascinated scientists with their ability […]