and the tardigrades shall inherit the earth

  • Scientists Say Tardigrades Will Be The Last Animals On Earth

    Scientists Say Tardigrades Will Be The Last Animals On Earth

    Microscopic tardigrades, also known as “water bears”, are the toughest animals on the planet, capable of withstanding intense radiation, extreme temperatures, and even the vacuum of space. In a fascinating new study, researchers have shown that tardigrades are poised to survive literally anything that nature throws at them — and that of the animals alive…