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Fire Amoeba Survives at 158°F, Breaking Heat Tolerance Record

Scientists confirm a California amoeba thrives at 158°F, raising the heat survival record for complex life.

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Scientists announce discovery of heat-tolerant amoeba in California hot springs

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Researchers reveal amoeba's unique protein shield mechanism for surviving extreme heat

Science Magazine ↗

Lab tests confirm amoeba reproduces at record 63°C, highest for complex life

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NASA-funded project documents amoeba's partial activity at 150°F in laboratory conditions

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  3. NASA-Funded Research Finds Complex Life Defying Record Heat
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  4. This 'fire amoeba' pushes the limit of what's possible for complex life
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  5. Say Hello to the ‘Fire Amoeba.’ It Just Broke a Heat Limit Scientists Thought Was Impossible
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