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Moss spores survived nine months in space under multiple conditions outside the ISS.
Over 80% of spores endured after return, with UV exposure reducing germination rates.
UV radiation was a more detrimental factor than visible or infrared light for germination.
A mathematical model suggests spores could survive roughly 15 years in space.
The work aims to advance future space agriculture on the Moon and Mars.
Researchers sent hundreds of sporophytes to the ISS on Cygnus NG-17 for exposure tests.
Three space conditions included dark, light with UV filter, and light without UV filter.
Sporophytes showed the most resilience among moss tissues tested.
The study was conducted by Tomomichi Fujita and colleagues at Hokkaido University.

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Space-exposed moss spores largely survived 283 days in orbit and germinated after return.
The spores came from Physcomitrium patens and were tested against Earth-based controls.
Researchers suggest multiple spore walls provide passive shielding against space stresses.
Space-tested moss spore resilience informs theories about life's robustness beyond Earth.
The study used Space outside the ISS for 283 days before retrieval for germination testing.
Control spores on Earth showed a high baseline germination rate, about 97%.
The findings strengthen the idea that life’s building blocks may be widespread and persistent.
Experts note the key test is whether space-germinated moss can reproduce in space.
Researchers observed that other life stages of moss did not survive simulated space stresses.
The moss course is linked to broader questions about life’s origins and space habitability.

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IO Interactive announced a new celebrity-themed Elusive Target for Hitman World of Assassination, featuring Eminem and Slim Shady.
The mission, titled Eminem vs Slim Shady, arrives December 1 as a free, limited-time event.
The setting includes a remixed Hokkaido map called Popsomp Hills Asylum with a surreal atmosphere and references to Eminem’s work.
The mission promises dreamlike twists and Eminem references, including a potential poisoning opportunity with Mom's Spaghetti.
IO Interactive also notes the return of other celebrity targets, such as Jean-Claude Van Damme, in related updates.
The article frames the event as a continuation of IO Interactive’s trend of celebrity-themed content in Hitman.
Eminem’s fictional alter-ego is the target in a scenario involving Agent 47, set to unfold in December.
The piece mentions an in-game performance of Eminem’s song 'Houdini' within the mission.
The article notes fans’ interest in the multi-reference Elusive Target format and its twists.
The report describes the Elusive Target event as a free, time-limited challenge that adds unique gameplay opportunities.

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The U.S. Embassy in Japan issued a wildlife alert as bear encounters rise in northern Japan, including Sapporo and Akita.
Japan has recorded 13 deadly bear attacks this year, up from six the previous year, prompting heightened vigilance.
Authorities closed Maruyama Park in Sapporo after a bear sighting, illustrating active risk zones in urban areas.
Experts cite a rise in bear populations and a poor acorn harvest as factors driving more confrontations with humans.
The alert recommends leaving bears alone and reporting sightings to local authorities.
Japan hosts two bear species, with Asiatic black bears being more common and about 42,000 individuals.
The U.S. warning aligns with past reports of rising bear-related injuries and government data on attacks.
Officials note a broader pattern of increased bear activity across rural areas in Japan.
Public guidance emphasizes vigilance for travelers and locals in bear-prone regions of northern Japan.

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