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More than 500 species of microbes think the scorching surface of solar panels is a great place to liveEven as we look for life beyond the Earth, there are plenty of places on our own planet we haven’t fully explored. And every time we do, we find organisms unexpectedly thriving under even the most extreme conditions. Colonies have been discovered in subways, among nuclear waste, and most recently, according to a new study, on the scorching surfaces of solar panels.
Updated July 21, 20222 min read
