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Radical Plan To Save Endangered Species Seen as a ‘Cosmic Noah’s Ark’

The concept involves placing the DNA of threatened animals in a vault on the moon’s surface.

Earth as seen by the Apollo 17 crew traveling toward the moon, December 7, 1972. The research underscores the potential of ancient microbial colonies to provide insights into the early evolution of life on Earth.
Earth as seen by the Apollo 17 crew traveling toward the moon, December 7, 1972. The research underscores the potential of ancient microbial colonies to provide insights into the early evolution of life on Earth. NASA on The Commons, via Wikimedia Commons