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Scientists Discover a 'Fire Amoeba' Defying Life's Heat Limit
Original: Scientists Discover a “Fire Amoeba” That Defies Life’s Heat Limit
Scientists report the discovery of a so-called 'fire amoeba', a single-celled organism said to survive temperatures far beyond what was thought possible for life. The finding challenges established assumptions about the upper heat limit for living cells. Details beyond the headline remain scarce, but the claim is drawing attention because it could reshape understanding of how and where life can exist, including in extreme environments.
Why now: The claim of an organism surviving beyond life's known temperature limits challenges fundamental biology, making it a striking new finding.
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