PULL · 22 JAN 2006

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your sky.

D. rad Bacteria: Candidate Astronauts

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COSMIC MESSAGE

These bacteria, Deinococcus radiodurans, can survive extreme radiation, temperatures, and dehydration. Known as extremophiles, they can even repair their own DNA within 48 hours. Scientists are studying D. rad to see if they can help human astronauts survive on other worlds.

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D. rad Bacteria: Candidate Astronauts
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
AQUARIUS

In tropical astrology, 22 JAN 2006 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 22 JAN 2006.

THE ALMANAC FOR 22 JAN 2006
DAY
Sunday
MOON
Last quarter, 47% lit
POSITION
Day 22 of 365