Summary:
- Chinese scientists aboard the Tiangong space station have discovered a new species of bacteria that can survive in the harsh environment of space.
- The new bacterium, named Bacillus tiangongensis, was found growing on the exterior of the space station, indicating its ability to thrive in the vacuum and intense radiation of space.
- This discovery provides insights into the adaptability of life and the potential for microorganisms to survive in extraterrestrial environments, which could have implications for the search for life beyond Earth.