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Scientists shot tardigrades out of a gun at more than 2,000 mph to see if the critters could survive
Scientists shot tardigrades out of a gun at more than 2,000 mph to see if the critters could survive
Aylin WoodwardMay 23, 2021, 09:36 IST
A microscopic tardigrade.Shutterstock
Tardigrades can survive in extreme environments, but a new study shows they re not indestructible.
Scientists found these creatures can t survive speeds of more than 2,000 mph when shot out of a gun.
Tardigrades have a reputation for being among the hardiest critters in the animal kingdom.
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The researchers shot canisters full of tardigrades out of a high-speed gun at various speeds to see if the creatures could survive the pressure of each resulting impact.
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