Scientists discovered 'alien' bacteria on China’s Tiangong space station, raising questions about life in space.

Last year, scientists uncovered a mutated strain of drug-resistant bacteria thriving under the harsh conditions of space ...

These aren't the first bacteria to be discovered in space but they are particularly well-adapted for space station life.

On Earth there is no record of Niallia tiangongensis, a bacterium found aboard the Tiangong station that appears to be well ...

The microbe demonstrated resilience to space-specific stressors, including enhanced repair from radiation damage.

The novel microbe, officially named Niallia tiangongensis, was collected by astronauts inside the space station in May 2023 ...

Chinese scientists discovered a novel strain of bacterium with “unique abilities” that allowed it to thrive on the Tiangong Space Station, according to a report.

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Chinese scientists have reported the discovery of a previously unknown strain inside the Tiangong space station, marking the ...

Understanding the characteristics of microbes during long-term space missions is essential for safeguarding the health of ...

China launched a Long March 2F rocket carrying a Shenzhou spacecraft and three astronauts to its Tiangong space station.

A spaceship carrying three astronauts docked Thursday with China’s space station in the latest crew rotation, marking a further step in the country’s ambitions for a crewed mission to the moon and ...