@SirPogsalotCreates
lots of people say "I'm fine" as a coverup for emotional stress, but when a tardigrade says it, it is 100% correct
@HighMojo
Genie, I want to be immortal. Poof. Now you're a tardigrade.
@ErnestRobinson-v1f
Collecting tardigrades from moss beds was one of my favourite memories of undergraduate field excursions 60-plus years ago. Thank you for another wonderfully presented video.
@FatFingerFreddy
Star Trek Discovery really took the deep dive into the magic of the tardigrade, but this is a great example of how the reality is even more impressive than any fantasy. What marvelous creatures. Maybe don't grind them up. Great video. Couldn't stop listening.
@Cipriux
Scientist: We found life on Mars. Scientist: Nevermind , it's just Tardigrades
@cathyshappell1148
My grandson and I went Water Bear hunting when he was little. How excited he was finding his first one under a microscope. Priceless time spent.
@tonyrmathis
Obviously the enemies of our Alien overlords sent us these guys to protect life on earth from total annihilation. Thanks our unknown Alien allies!
@JoeKanon
Horseshoe crab: i need no evolution, im natures perfect creation. Tardigrade: thats cute.
@user-xp8nq5mf9y
Literally built different.
@hexisXz
I’m just glad they’re friendly…
@feiryfella
They're tough, but they're not immortal and they can and do die.Their lifespan is up to two years, usually a few months.Three Body Problem-smart tardigrades!
@kevineastwood-tm2mt
Heres one; how is it even possible that until today I wasn't aware that this channel existed?!!! Brilliant, I got 10yrs worth of science geek vids to dribble over! Awesome
@artzoneproductions3474
Tardigrades cannot survive the acidic conditions of the human stomach, and good thing they are no dangerous if we eat them by accident.
@trishkennett1545
Thanks, love your humorous approach to science
@Remigio986
00:04 Tardigrades are elite survivalists due to their unique biology 02:22 Tardigrades can survive extreme conditions through cryptobiosis. 04:40 Tardigrades can survive extreme conditions due to a unique transformation. 06:41 Tardigrades survive extreme cold by dehydrating and minimizing water content. 08:57 Tardigrades have a unique protein structure that helps them survive extreme conditions. 11:10 Tardigrades can survive extreme radiation due to unique DNA repair mechanisms 13:30 Tardigrades possess a unique protein, TRD1, which stabilizes chromosomes and enhances cell survival under radiation. 15:42 Tardigrades possess a Rapid Repair mechanism to combat DNA damage from harsh environments. 17:47 Tardigrade proteins used for medical and sunscreen applications 19:31 Tardigrades have unique reasons for their resilience.
@DennisKean
Excellent delivery and an incredible subject, delivered at an amazing speed with great clarity. I never heard anyone talk this fast with such incredible density of information. And it did not hurt one bit to follow. You are a magician, Ben!!! Fatastic subject...
@christeenhinton5336
Very interesting. Thank you. I'm 76 and learn something new every day.
@Th3_UnKnOwN_PrO
Most of the experiments u cited in the beginning actually had varying survival rates. Most if not all of those experiments did NOT have a 100% survival rate. Your "didn't faze them in the slightest" comment just needs some correction.
@CodexPermutatio
These are the bugs that Earth sends to the galactic martial arts tournament held every galactic year.
@DrBenMiles