NASA Study Warns of Earth Microbes Surviving on the Moon
NASA 研究警告地球微生物可能在月球上存活
更新於: 2026年8月20日 上午04:00
For decades, we viewed the Moon as a completely sterile, dead environment.
數十年來，我們一直將月球視為一個完全無菌、死寂的環境。
However, a groundbreaking study published in Science Advances on August 19, 2026, suggests that Earth microbes might survive longer than we once thought.
然而，2026年8月19日發表在《科學前緣》期刊上的一項開創性研究顯示，地球微生物的存活時間可能比我們原先預想的還要長。
Researchers identified that resilient bacteria and fungi, such as Bacillus and Aspergillus, could potentially linger in lunar 'refuges'—shaded areas near the south pole that protect them from harsh radiation and extreme temperatures.
研究人員發現，具備韌性的細菌和真菌，例如芽孢桿菌與麴菌，可能潛伏在月球的「避難所」中——即靠近南極、能保護它們免受強烈輻射與極端溫度影響的陰影區。
While these microorganisms cannot grow or reproduce on the Moon, they could persist in a dormant, spore-like state.
雖然這些微生物無法在月球上生長或繁殖，但它們能以休眠、類似孢子的狀態存活。
As human exploration intensifies, the risk of 'forward contamination' becomes a major concern.
隨著人類探索活動加劇，「前向汙染」的風險成為主要隱憂。
Ultimately, these findings transform the Moon into a natural laboratory, offering scientists a rare chance to study the endurance of life in extreme conditions, while emphasizing the need for strict sterilization as we aim for permanent settlement.
最終，這些研究結果將月球轉變為一座天然實驗室，為科學家提供難得的機會來研究生命在極端條件下的耐受力，同時也強調了在我們邁向永久定居之際，實施嚴格滅菌措施的必要性。
