Ancient Permafrost Microbes Resurrected, Emitting CO2
TL;DR
Scientists have reawakened ancient microbes from permafrost dating back to the last ice age, which can become active within months under warmer Arctic summer conditions, potentially releasing significant amounts of CO2 and methane, thus accelerating global warming and permafrost thawing.
- Scientists 'reawaken' ancient microbes from permafrost — and discover they start churning out CO2 soon after Live Science
- "It Smells Really Bad": Ancient Life Frozen In Alaska For 40,000 Years Has Been Woken Up IFLScience
- After 40,000 Years, Microbes Are Awakening From Thawing Permafrost ScienceAlert
- Scientists resurrect 40,000-year-old organisms from Arctic ice – now they’re worried BBC Wildlife Magazine
- Consistent microorganisms respond during aerobic thaw of Alaskan permafrost soils Frontiers
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