Tiny organisms nicknamed water bears offer clues about possible alien life but the changing climate means their habitat faces an uncertain futureAs we make our way across Greenland's ice sheets, I look around. We're surrounded by numerous tiny black holes, some only a few centimeters in diameter, others up to 4-8in (10-20cm) wide. As we advance, we notice that more and more holes are magically appearing, and their edges are increasingly distinct. They're called cryoconite holes. Related: Greenland's ice melting faster than at any time in past 12,000 years Continue reading...
The tardigrade in the ice hole: how extreme life finds a way in the Arctic
17. října 2020 9:30
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Celý článek: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/oct/17/tardigrade-ice-hole-arctic-greenland
Zdroj: The Guardian