How an Antarctic worm makes antifreeze and what that has to do with climate change
Monday, February 9, 2009 - 18:07
in Earth & Climate
Two Brigham Young University researchers who just returned from Antarctica are reporting a hardy worm that withstands its cold climate by cranking out antifreeze. And when its notoriously dry home runs out of water, it just dries itself out and goes into suspended animation until liquid water brings it back to life.