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  • Permafrost Microbes Awake After 40,000 Years

    Permafrost Microbes Awake After 40,000 Years

    Ancient life in thawing ground raises climate questions In a striking reminder that the Arctic is not just cold but also a living archive, researchers report that microbes trapped in Alaskan permafrost for up to 40,000 years have reawakened. The discovery comes from samples taken from a deep, dark corridor known as the Permafrost Tunnel…