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New species grows at 145°F and survives even hotter conditions by shutting down into a protective state. Scientists already knew microbes could thrive in hot springs, but this one is a more complex eukaryote.
Microscope reveals an entire living world hidden from human sight as a Dutch observer reports tiny creatures where everyone else saw ordinary water. Humanity learns the naked eye has been missing quite a lot.
A "giant moth" on a tree turns out to be one giant cellular weirdness. Slime mold wins this week’s award for misleading first impressions.