China finds a previously unknown microbe on its space station
https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/22/china_space_mutant_microbe/
Chinese scientists have discovered a new microbe species on the Tiangong space station. This tiny organism has shown signs of adapting to the harsh conditions of space, raising questions about life beyond Earth. Interestingly, it feeds on gelatin, not astronauts. This finding could change our understanding of how life can thrive in extreme environments.
