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January 17, 20243min readTardigrades are microscopic animals that can survive a host of conditions that are too extreme to ever occur on Earth—and scientists want to learn their secretsBy Meghan BartelsScanning electron microscope of tardigrade. Tiny tardigrades have three claims to fame: their charmingly pudgy appearance, delightful common names (water bear and moss piglet) and stunning resilience in the face of threats ranging from the vacuum of space to temperatures near absolute zero.Now scientists have identified a…

On Tuesday, Jeremy Renner tweeted about filming for Jimmy Kimmel Live as he appeared on the US chat show for the first time since his New Year's Day snow plow accident that left him with 30 broken bones. Actor Anil Kapoor, who worked with the Hollywood actor in the upcoming series Rennervations, praised Jeremy and called him the 'toughest Avenger' after he shot for Jimmy Kimmel's show. Also read: Jeremy Renner recalls thinking 'what’s my body going to look like' after shattered ribs in snow plow accident Anil…

Toyota has a reputation for building rugged, ready-for-anything off-roaders like no other company on Earth ... and the Toyota Hilux might just be the toughest of them all. A forbidden fruit in the United States, the Hilux is well-established in much of the rest of the world and has served nobly on some of the toughest journeys ever conceived. It's a natural choice for an overland rig, and Japan's Direct Cars Co has transformed it into an impressive all-terrain RV. The four-person BR75 camper truck marries the all-world…

An asteroid, no more than a pile of rubble, is extremely hard to destroy. Astronomers believe that if the Earth were ever to face the threat of being struck by it, defending our planet would be impossible. When it comes to defense against asteroids, scientists have some methods that they believe they can rely on. Recently, NASA carried out the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) to see whether a spacecraft colliding with an asteroid can push it away. Another method includes using nuclear weapons to destroy an…