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Fire Amoeba in California Hot Springs Sets New Heat Survival Record

A newly discovered amoeba thriving in volcanic springs has shattered previous heat tolerance records for complex life, reshaping scientists' understanding of life's boundaries in extreme environments.

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Scientists announce discovery of heat-tolerant amoeba in California hot springs

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Researchers reveal amoeba's unique protein shield mechanism for surviving extreme heat

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Lab tests confirm amoeba reproduces at record 63°C, highest for complex life

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NASA-funded project documents amoeba's partial activity at 150°F in laboratory conditions

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  1. Newfound 'fire amoeba from the Cascades' sets record for the hottest temperature complex life can survive at
    Live Science
  2. NASA-Funded Research Finds Complex Life Defying Record Heat
    NASA Breaking News Space
  3. This 'fire amoeba' pushes the limit of what's possible for complex life
    NPR News
  4. Say Hello to the ‘Fire Amoeba.’ It Just Broke a Heat Limit Scientists Thought Was Impossible
    Gizmodo Tech
  5. Tenacious hot springs amoeba sets heat-tolerance record
    World News CNA