The discovery of an intact cave bear in Siberia, Russia, has scientists excited about the potential insights it could offer into the species and the ancient world in which it lived. The cave bear was discovered in the melting permafrost of the Russian Far North by local reindeer herders who stumbled upon its remains while on the hunt. The bear's remains were so well-preserved … [Read more...] about The Frozen World Unveiled: Intact Cave Bear Found in Melting Permafrost
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Scientists Revive ‘Zombie Virus’ Which Was Frozen Under Permafrost For 48,500 Years
How about NOPE?! 😲 Scientists are worried that a ‘zombie virus’ which spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost in Siberia has been revived. French scientist Jean-Michel Claverie tested earth samples taken from permafrost to see whether any viral particles it contained were still infectious. He managed, in 2014, to revive a virus isolated from the permafrost, making it … [Read more...] about Scientists Revive ‘Zombie Virus’ Which Was Frozen Under Permafrost For 48,500 Years
The Frozen Wonder: Rare Photo of Completely Frozen Niagara Falls in 1911
Niagara Falls is a natural wonder that attracts millions of visitors each year with its stunning beauty and power. But what happens when the falls freeze over completely? It's a rare and awe-inspiring sight, and one that was captured in a remarkable photo from 1911. The photo shows Niagara Falls completely frozen over, with the rushing water replaced by a solid wall of ice. … [Read more...] about The Frozen Wonder: Rare Photo of Completely Frozen Niagara Falls in 1911
Frozen in time: Michigan lighthouses frozen solid by a storm turned into beautiful, giant icicles
These frozen lighthouses in Michigan could be mistaken for a scene from the disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow. The 30ft structures have turned into giant icicles because they are standing in temperatures well below freezing. The American photographer Thomas Zakowski, who is 56 years old, took these beautiful pictures on a trip to two cities in Michigan after a storm … [Read more...] about Frozen in time: Michigan lighthouses frozen solid by a storm turned into beautiful, giant icicles
Teens Leave Everything Behind to Save the “Frozen” Squirrel
“He could hardly move and, really, I'm amazed he was still alive." In the Canadian province of New Brunswick, two teenagers were hanging out when they noticed a large group of people gathered around a car. When the young creature emerged, the teens were shocked to see that he didn't even remotely resemble a squirrel. When they went over to investigate, they learned that … [Read more...] about Teens Leave Everything Behind to Save the “Frozen” Squirrel