The bacteria that won't wake up: NASA discovers new bacteria 'playing dead'
Phys.org • 10/15/2025 – 12/3/2025
Summary
NASA researchers have discovered a bacterium that can enter an extreme dormant state, effectively "playing dead" to survive in some of the cleanest environments on Earth, according to Phys.org. This finding highlights the microbe's unique adaptability in extreme conditions.
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CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^2114/48)
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Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^2114/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Story Timeline
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Score BreakdownRisk 25
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 9 independent sources
Age: 88 days - proven survivor
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