Earth’s deep memory is thawing with the Arctic permafrost, degrading records of our ancient world
By Duane Froese, Hendrik Poinar, Scott L. Cocker, Tyler J. Murchie July 27, 2026 A hydraulic monitor thaws…
Ancient Squirrels Feasted on Meat From Carcasses of Mammoths, Bison, and Even Big Cats
Arctic squirrel. Image in public domain. Ancient poop revealed the surprisingly carnivorous nature of an Arctic survivor. Bits…
Study reveals hidden role of permafrost in ancient climate change
For decades, scientists have looked to the oceans for answers about one of Earth’s biggest climate mysteries: Why…
Scientists wake up microbes trapped in Arctic permafrost for 40,000 years
Far beneath the icy Alaskan tundra, life lay dormant for tens of thousands of years. In ice-laden soil…