Black Fungus Survives Mars-like Extremes, Expanding the Boundaries of Life
This report introduces the discovery of a black fungus surviving Mars-like extremes, describes its resilience to perchlorate salts and UV-C radiation, analyzes its implications for astrobiology, places it in context with other extremophiles, reflects on broader meanings for planetary exploration, and concludes with cautious optimism about life’s adaptability beyond Earth.
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