How Did Tardigrades End Up on the Moon? w/ Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe

What are tardigrades, and how did they end up on the moon? 

I had the pleasure of exploring the evolution, resilience, and potential use cases of these microscopic creatures that can survive in extreme environments with Daniel Whiteson and Jorge Cham from Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe. 

Enjoy!

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Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro 
• 01:52 Are tardigrades colonizing the moon? 
• 04:12 A little bit about myself
• 08:37 Ask the wrong expert
• 15:03 Why are tardigrades so terrifying?
• 16:50 Their extreme survival abilities  
• 26:18 How they ended up on the moon 
• 28:29 Can they survive on the moon? 
• 33:41 Outro

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