We know that the tiny tardigrade is one of the toughest creatures on the planet, and a newly discovered species of these miniature 'water bears' has given experts a deeper insight into how they can ...

An enlarged image of a microscopic tardigrade. These invertebrates are considered close relatives of arthropods and are found in a variety of habitats around the world. Most plant-eating tardigrades ...

The protein that protects tardigrade DNA from radiation and mutagenic chemicals was thought to be harmless, but can in fact ...

Tardigrades are famously tough little critters, and good for them – but what’s in it for us? We might now be closer to hijacking their superpowers for our own benefit, with a new study finding that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Imagine a creature so small it can fit between the grains ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Apart from their disconcerting cuteness, tardigrades are famed for ...

They can endure the cold reaches of space. Go without food or water for up to 30 years. And are nearly indestructible. But they’re like really tiny. So, there’s not a whole lot we can do with them.

An almost-microscopic creature that’s sturdy enough to survive the ravages of space may hold the key to human longevity, scientists have found in new research. In a new study led by the University of ...

The budding scientists collected the tiny water bears in a massive citizen science project that involved almost 30,000 participants Paulina Rowińska In a small Danish cemetery, a researcher hovers ...

How can the microscopic creatures, tardigrades, also called water bearers, help contribute to developing new medical treatments? This is what a recent study published in Protein Science hopes to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Tardigrades are going under the knife. At least their genes are. A ...