New ‘fire amoeba’ breaks heat survival record

Scientists have discovered a remarkable organism in California's volcanic springs that thrives at incredibly high temperatures, earning it the nickname "fire amoeba." This extremophile breaks previous records for heat survival, shedding light on the limits of life in extreme environments. Such discoveries are crucial for understanding how life might exist in harsh conditions elsewhere in the universe, including on other planets. The findings also have implications for fields like biotechnology and environmental science.