A fast-evolving spaceborne bacteria discovered aboard China’s Tiangong space station is raising alarms among scientists. Named Niallia tiangongensis, the microbe is showing signs of rapid adaptation to space, sparking concerns about its potential impact on astronaut health and spacecraft integrity. Bacteria Thriving in Orbit Collected during the Shenzhou 15 mission in 2023, Niallia tiangongensis displays …
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