Scientists have accomplished an astonishing feat by reviving roundworms that were in a state of suspended animation for a remarkable 46,000 years. These nematodes were extracted from the Siberian permafrost, residing 40 meters below the surface, where they endured freezing temperatures while maintaining a dormant metabolic state known as cryptobiosis. By gently thawing … [Read more...] about They’re alive! 46,000-year-old roundworms revived from Siberian permafrost, scientists say
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The Man Who Revived a Rare Butterfly Species Through Backyard Repopulation Efforts
Once on the verge of extinction, the California pipevine swallowtail butterfly, Battus philenor hirsuta, is now thriving, thanks to the efforts of one man. Tim Wong, an aquatic biologist and insect enthusiast, took it upon himself to repopulate the rare species by creating a habitat for them in his own backyard. To attract the butterflies, Wong began growing … [Read more...] about The Man Who Revived a Rare Butterfly Species Through Backyard Repopulation Efforts