astrophage
#40
Argon is useful for science but a poor choice for breathing.
#46
Stratt's desire to protect Earth from extraterrestrial contamination partially reflects our own modern planetary protection efforts.
#52
Cesium-137 is a radioactive isotope which produces gamma rays hazardous to many species yet apparently ineffective when studying the nature of Astrophage.
#58
Spectroscopy is a valuable tool in understanding both Astrophage and the wider cosmos.
#75
WISE 0855–0714 is a super-spreader of Astrophage infection despite being a sub-brown dwarf object.
#126
Astrophage apparently store energy using neutrinos.