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This 'fire amoeba' pushes the limit of what's possible for complex life
NPRTuesday, September 22, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Scientists have found a species they've named the fire amoeba, which is capable of reproducing at 145°F and continuing to move up to temperatures of 147°F — a record for complex eukaryotic life.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Scientists have found a species they've named the fire amoeba, which is capable of reproducing at 145°F and continuing to move up to temperatures of 147°F — a record for complex eukaryotic life. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to World.
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Scientists have found a species they've named the fire amoeba, which is capable of reproducing at 145°F and continuing to move up to temperatures of 147°F — a record for complex eukaryotic life.
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This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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