Earlier than the spores took flight, the researchers first checked to see how they dealt with stresses on Earth. They recorded what number of spores germinated after being uncovered to excessive warmth and chilly, to ultraviolet radiation, and to very low strain, confirming that when in comparison with different life phases of the moss, spores have been extra resilient. Then, the spores have been stored on the surface of the ISS for 9 months, the place they have been uncovered to quite a few challenges without delay.
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