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Scientists found a bug that generates its own heat in freezing cold

Researchers have discovered that snow flies can survive extreme cold by generating antifreeze proteins that prevent ice formation and by producing their own heat. This finding sheds light on the potential adaptability of species to climate extremes and could inform strategies for biodiversity conservation in the face of changing temperatures.

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