NASA maps where Earth microbes could survive on the Moon for days and finds unexpected refuges near the lunar poles

NASA scientists found some Earth microbes could survive on the Moon. Protected lunar polar areas offer refuge from harsh radiation and temperatures. Certain fungi, like Aspergillus, showed remarkable resilience to these conditions. These findings suggest potential survivable niches exist in lunar shadows. However, this survival does not imply microbial growth or reproduction on the Moon.

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