NASA-led study shows some Earth microbes could survive on the moon

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1. Sat, 22 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Japan Times04:58first to report
     NASA-led study shows some Earth microbes could survive on the moon

     The finding raises concerns about unintended life transfer to the lunar surface.

   • thenews.com.pk13:15
     NASA’s Artemis missions face new risk: Earth microbes could survive on moon

     A recent research study has discovered that the moon is no longer an inhabitable place, but for Earth microbes.NASA-led research has indicated that certain five kinds of fungi and bacteria can...

2. Tue, 25 August 2026

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   • tportal (Croatia)07:30
     NASA otkrila nešto neočekivano na Mjesecu: Moglo bi promijeniti buduće misije

     Znanstvenici već desetljećima pretražuju svemir u potrazi za tragovima života izvan Zemlje. I čini se da su ga pronašli, ali ne onaj koji su tražili

   • 24sata (Croatia)08:21
     Otkrili su nešto neočekivano na Mjesecu: 'Važno je razumjeti što je bilo tamo prije dolaska ljudi'

     Ako astronauti na Mjesec donesu zemaljske mikroorganizme, neki od njih možda neće odmah nestati. Mogli bi ostati skriveni u pukotinama, sjenama, kraterima ili drugim zaštićenim mikrookolišima...

   • ABC (Spain)14:57
     La simple huella de una bota en la Luna podría albergar vida terrestre

     Basta la huella de una bota, o la rodada de un rover, para crear en la Luna un entorno habitable para microorganismos de la Tierra. Esa es la sorprendente conclusión de un nuevo estudio recién publicado en ' Science Advances ' y llevado a cabo por investigadores de la NASA en el Centro de Vuelo Espacial Goddard, entre ellos Prabal Saxena y Heather Graham. Durante décadas hemos asumido que nuestro satélite natural, donde reinan temperaturas extremas y siempre bajo el azote de una radiación...

3. Wed, 26 August 2026

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   • sciencenews.org12:00
     Microbes might get freeze-dried on the moon’s south pole

     Artemis IV will put people on the moon’s surface for the first time in 50 years. NASA research reveals the microbes that might hitch a ride.

4. Thu, 27 August 2026

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   • Times of India05:22
     In 1962, NASA blew up a water tank 65 miles above Earth to study the atmosphere

     NASA explored biological life-support systems for extended space travel decades ago. Researchers examined recycling resources and using living organisms to sustain astronauts. Plants and microorganisms could process waste and provide essential resources for missions. This early work laid the groundwork for future lunar and Martian settlements. Sustainable living beyond Earth remains a significant scientific and engineering challenge.

5. Sun, 6 September 2026

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   • indiatimes.com07:30
     In 1966, Gemini 9 and Gemini 12 exposed fungal spores and viruses directly to space; a 0.4 mm aluminum shield kept fungal spores alive and boosted virus survival 3,000-fold

     Explore how NASA's Gemini 9 mission in 1966 tested the resilience of fungal spores and viruses in space, revealing that a thin aluminum shield drastically improved their survival rates against harsh cosmic conditions.