The most isolated place in the world isn't the depths of Antarctica, but rather, the International Space Station (ISS). It's been home to a few animals and, historically, a cumulative 290 humans. Yet, the ISS is not only one of the most isolated places, but also one of the cleanest.
Turns out, this is likely a problem when it comes to the objective to inhabit Earthly life on other planets. The challenge of improving the microbial diversity of the ISS is making headlines around the world. Want to learn more about the issue? Click on.