In a groundbreaking study, scientists revived ancient nematode worms that had been frozen in Siberian permafrost for over 46,000 years. These tiny creatures, known as Panagrolaimus kolymaensis, emerged from a long slumber after a gentle thawing process, resuming their normal behaviors. This remarkable discovery opens the door to understanding survival mechanisms that allow life to persist under extreme conditions for …
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In a groundbreaking discovery in Siberia, scientists have uncovered a 44,000-year-old wolf, nearly perfectly preserved in permafrost. This remarkable find, detailed by the North-Eastern Federal University Mammoth Museum, provides unparalleled insights into Ice Age predators. The wolf’s well-preserved body, including skin, fur, and organs, offers a rare glimpse into the Pleistocene era, revolutionizing our understanding of ancient ecosystems. A Unique …
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IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Popigai Crater in Siberia, formed by a massive meteorite impact, is the fourth-largest known on Earth. 💎 The impact at Popigai transformed graphite into industrial-quality diamonds due to extreme pressure. 🌌 North American Tektite strewn field possibly formed rings around Earth, influencing climate change. 🦖 The Eocene–Oligocene extinction event saw significant species loss, particularly among aquatic …
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When it comes to interactions between animals and microbes in the ancient past, focus has primarily been on humans and our closest ancestors rather than extinct animals, such as mammoths. A new study led by Benjamin Guinet from the Swedish Museum of Natural History has analysed microbial DNA from no fewer than 483 mammoth remains. These remains span over one …
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Tonic the cat stars as Bud in the action comedy Caught Stealing. Sherry Lemcke/Sony hide caption toggle caption Sherry Lemcke/Sony The new action comedy Caught Stealing, is set in New York’s East Village in the 1990s. Its all-star cast includes Austin Butler, Zoë Kravitz, Regina King and Bad Bunny. They’re often upstaged by a fluffy Siberian forest cat named Tonic. …
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