# Scientists Propose Lunar Biorepository as 'Backup' for Life on Earth 🌕

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**Created:** [August 1, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/scientists-propose-lunar-biorepository-as-backup-for-life-on-earth/288066 "2024-08-01T03:46:29Z")\
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**Summary:**

1. **Lunar Vault for Preservation** : Scientists suggest creating a biorepository on the moon, filled with preserved samples of Earth’s most important and at-risk species, to protect against climate change, habitat loss, and other Earth-based disasters.

2. **Genetic Diversity and Cloning** : The repository would store cells and DNA to enhance genetic diversity in endangered species and potentially clone new individuals if extinction occurs, ensuring species survival and ecosystem stability.

3. **Ultra-Low Temperature Preservation** : The moon’s frigid environment, particularly in deep polar craters, offers ideal conditions for maintaining the samples at -196°C year-round without human intervention or energy sources, safeguarding them for future use.