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Bacteria called thermophiles (meaning “heat lovers”) have been known to tolerate 45° to 70° C of heat. Such a high temperature can give human skin third-degree burns.

An illustration of bacteria. Photograph: GETTY IMAGES It is microscopic and rod-shaped, can create spores, and may have evolved to survive hundreds of miles above our planet's surface.

At those temperatures, bacteria can multiply quickly, increasing the risk of food spoilage or even food-borne illness. Get your news from actual experts, straight to your inbox.

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