In the permafrost on the northern edge of Greenland, scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA fragments, providing an extraordinary look into an extraordinary ancient ecosystem. The the genetic material dates back at least two million years – that’s almost twice as old as the mammoth DNA in Siberia that held the previous record. And …
In early 2022, the Arctic experienced its most powerful cyclone on record, with winds reaching 100 km/h. Although storms are not uncommon in the Arctic, this one resulted in a major loss of sea ice that surprised Arctic researchers. In the Arctic, sea ice – frozen seawater that floats above the ocean in polar regions …
The oldest known frozen, dormant virus in the world has been revived in a French lab, leading many to worry about the dangers of bringing ancient microbes to life. The virus was pulled from Siberian permafrost in far eastern Russia and is 48,500 years old, proving that viruses are incredibly resilient and able to survive …
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