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This 'fire amoeba' pushes the limit of what's possible for complex life

By Ari Daniel · NPR · September 2026
This 'fire amoeba' pushes the limit of what's possible for complex life
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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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