Ep. 105: Water

Water is so fundamental to life on Earth that it has become one of the primary things we search for beyond our planet. From Mars to the Moon and beyond, the presence of water may tell us whether life (or something like it) could exist elsewhere in the cosmos.In this episode, host Alan S. Rudolph is specifically focusing on extremophiles: organisms capable of surviving conditions that would destroy most known forms of life. From intense heat and freezing temperatures to crushing pressure and even the complete absence of water, these remarkable organisms -including our namesake tardigrade - are reshaping our understanding of the biochemical boundaries of life itself.We also explore how these biological principles are inspiring real-world innovations, from platelet-based freeze-dried hemostatic technologies to the classic childhood “pet,” Sea Monkeys. Please enjoy this cornerstone episode of "The Tardigrade Chronicles”.