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Posted on 03/16/2009 4:32:36 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion
CHENNAI: Three new species of bacteria, which are not found on the earth and are highly resistant to ultraviolet radiation, have been discovered in the upper stratosphere (more than 15 km above the earth) by Indian scientists, according to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
While one of the species has been named Janibacter hoylei after astrophysicist Fred Hoyle, the second has been christened Bacillus isronensis recognising the ISRO’s contribution in balloon experiments which led to the discovery. The third has been named Bacillus aryabhata after the Indian astronomer. An ISRO statement said: “The precautionary measures and controls operating in this experiment inspire confidence that these species were picked up in the stratosphere. While the present study does not conclusively establish the extra-terrestrial origin of micro-organisms, it does provide positive encouragement to continue the work in our quest to explore the origin of life.”
The experiment was conducted using a 26.7 million cubic feet balloon and carrying 459 kg of scientific payload soaked in 38 kg of liquid neon. (click above to read more at site)
(Excerpt) Read more at hindu.com ...
i don’t think there is air or birds in the upper stratosphere.
“not found on the earth” is misleading. Not like these were found in space, or are extraterrestrial, either... The are not “on” the earth but are undeniably and entirely “of the earth”.
Do they still quarantine astronauts ?
Andromeda Strain?
No how do they know these are bacteria are previously thriving up there free floating, or they are bacteria that went up on the balloon and sensor equipment.
Coconuts traverse the ocean currents looking for land to latch onto and grow. Life has a funny way of finding a way.
This is not an insignificant discovery.
I wonder if anything is cooking in the Jovian atmosphere.
There is an amazing amount of bacteria in the clouds themselves as well, I have read about it.
That’s what I thought. Very misleading title.
The original title at the source was just this:
3 new bacteria species found
“not found on the earth” is misleading.
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Andromeda Strain? No, the Pelosi-Reid Strains. Non-human extraterrestrial life. In other words, not only are they out of their minds, they are from outer space. Explains why Pelosi never blinks. Reid looks like an alien from “Invaders From Space”.
Barney Frank - pick a planet, any planet except earth.
Obama- “The RED planet Mars”
His wife Michelle - from the book “The Vampires of Venus”
Robert Gibbs - the creatures in “Spaced Invaders”
Howard Dean - “It Came From Outer Space”
Gov. Tim Kainer (my elected duffus) - “Galaxy Quest” (you’ll know which character he looks like if you have seen the movie)
Ray Nagin - “The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms”
Ted Kennedy - “Moby Dick”
Barbara Boxer - The little aliens in “Man in Black”
John Murtha - The Sarlac Pit in “Star Wars”
John Kerry - “The Creeping Unknown”
Come on in gang and join the fun.
“not found on the earth” is misleading. Not like these were found in space, or are extraterrestrial, either... The are not “on” the earth but are undeniably and entirely “of the earth”.
you are corect, unfortunately many will not be able to figure this out.
Microorganism Isolated In Space
ScienceDaily News | 12/18/2002 | Cardiff University’s School of Biosciences, et al
Posted on 12/18/2002 6:27:43 AM PST by forsnax5
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/808563/posts
Red rain in India may consist out of alien lifeforms?
The Observer | Sunday March 5, 2006 | Amelia Gentleman and Robin McKie
Posted on 03/06/2006 6:59:40 AM PST by S0122017
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1590858/posts
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So THAT is where all our damn liquid neon went!
You said you let it out to pee with the other elements!
They need to quarantine a few scientists...
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