Scientists on Thursday published a paper identifying and naming the worm, which they said belonged to a previously-unidentified species.
I’m getting x-file vibes and it’s never a good thing
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Didn’t any of these scientists watch “The Thing”?
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This is awesome but also somewhat concerning
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How is that possible? I thought freezing caused cell membranes to tear apart.
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That is very species dependent.
Some cold adapted species use various mechanisms to ensure that they can survive being frozen without that occurring.
One common answer is a form of natural antifreeze, preventing the crystallization from occurring where it would cause that kind of damage.
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I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure.