Hot springs landscape in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Newly Discovered Hot Springs Amoeba Sets Record for Heat Tolerance

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Scientists have discovered a microbe in a hot spring at Lassen Volcanic National Park in California that exhibits exceptional heat tolerance. This finding highlights the resilience of life in extreme geothermal environments fueled by molten rock beneath the surface.

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