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Will NASA publish by March 2027 a new peer-reviewed study confirming that terrestrial bacteria or fungi can survive in the permanently shadowed craters near the lunar poles?
A NASA-led study, released in August 2026, indicates that certain Earth bacteria and fungi could survive in the permanently shadowed… 20 opinions, 50% Yes
- Yes — 50%
- No — 50%
Deadline: March 31, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
A NASA-led study, released in August 2026, indicates that certain Earth bacteria and fungi could survive in the permanently shadowed craters near the Moon's poles, opening debate about biological contamination and lunar astrobiology.
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How is this event resolved?
Resolve 'Sim' se um artigo científico de autoria ou co-autoria da NASA for publicado em periódico indexado (ex: Nature, Science, Astrobiology) até 31/03/2027 confirmando a sobrevivência de microrganismos terrestres em condições simuladas ou reais dos polos lunares. Caso contrário, resolve 'Não'.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now Yes has 50% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 50 points, a wrong one costs about 50.