But Geogemma barossii is a living thing from another world, deep within our very own. Boiling water — 212 degrees Fahrenheit — would be practically freezing for this creature, which thrives at temperatures around 250 degrees Fahrenheit. No other organism on the planet is known to be able to live at such extreme heat. [Like the Science Times page on Facebook. | Sign up for the Science Times newsletter.]

Source: New York Times December 19, 2018 20:26 UTC