Author: Lena Strauss

Lena is a German-born science journalist and biochemist who completed her doctorate at the Max Planck Institute before transitioning to writing. She covers molecular biology, genetics, medical research breakthroughs, and biotech. Her work has appeared in New Scientist, Nature News, and STAT News. She is known for her ability to make dense, peer-reviewed science legible and compelling to general audiences.

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Could Life Travel Between Planets? New Research Shows Earth Bacteria Can Survive Martian Asteroid Impacts

New research shows extremophile bacteria can survive the enormous pressures of Martian asteroid impacts, strengthening the case that life could potentially travel between planets.

March 4, 2026 5 min read