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At 145 Degrees, This Amoeba Manages to Keep Its Cool

NYT Science Tuesday 22 September 2026, 15:00 UTC By K. R. Callaway 1 min read
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Found in volcanic streams in California, the newfound organism has the highest heat tolerance of any complex life on Earth.

Found in volcanic streams in California, the newfound organism has the highest heat tolerance of any complex life on Earth.
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