Space Lichens 250
moon_monkey writes "According to a report lichens - a composite of algae and fungi - can survive in space for up to two weeks. An experiment carried out by the European Space Agency saw two species of lichen carried into orbit and then exposed to the vacuum of space for nearly 15 days. These are the most complex form of life now known to have survived prolonged exposure to space. The experiment adds weight to the theory of panspermia - that life could somehow be transported between planets."
impressive? (Score:2, Funny)
panspermia (Score:5, Funny)
Panspermia (Score:5, Funny)
Obligatory (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Panspermia (Score:2, Funny)
Tosty mold, coming right up!
Reminds me of an old joke (Score:5, Funny)
Answer: Almost indefinitely <evil grin>
Obligatory NetHack (Score:5, Funny)
Comment removed (Score:2, Funny)
What next? (Score:1, Funny)
Now that we know lichens can survive exposed to the harsh conditions of space, how about we try it with Karl Rove?
Comment removed (Score:2, Funny)
"Panspermia" (Score:3, Funny)
Oh wait...
Surviving in space (Score:2, Funny)
Shoving will protect you (Score:5, Funny)
Hmmmf... (Score:3, Funny)
As a firm ID believer... (Score:2, Funny)
Of COURSE panspermia is possible. Life can easily travel in space.
Re:Feasibility of Panspermia (Score:4, Funny)
The thing is hollow... (Score:4, Funny)
Hmmm.... Space herpes! (Score:3, Funny)
Conditions they forgot (Score:3, Funny)
- Boredom. Lichens are fairly uncontemplative creatures, however.
Re:Conditions they forgot (Score:3, Funny)
> - Boredom. Lichens are fairly uncontemplative creatures, however.
Bored lichens. On fire.
Dude, the Star Wars Galaxies thread is this way [slashdot.org], bud!
Eww. (Score:3, Funny)
Re:That's Not What the Article Said (Score:4, Funny)
What's the big deal (Score:4, Funny)
Blistering Barnacles... (Score:3, Funny)
Will space barnacles and space weed slow a space ship down? Maybe if it gets stuck in the subspace propeller, or fouls the plasma intake manifold...
Re:While panspermia is possible... (Score:3, Funny)
What if the Aliens did the 'nasty' with the monkies?
Hitch-hiker's guide to the Solar System (Score:2, Funny)
This proves Intelligent Design (Score:3, Funny)
Only an intelligent designer could have calculated the trajectories and orbits necessary to spread life between planets. Especially given the limited computers available at the time of creation.