Discover how the Antarctic midge, Antarctica's only native insect, survives extreme cold through unique adaptations.

What's the only native insect of Antarctica have to do to survive? A research team has uncovered the special ability of the Antarctic midge to prosper in an extreme environment.

Antarctic midge survives extreme climate through quiescence and obligate diapause, key to its survival in harsh environment.

The "unique" way Antarctica’s only native insect survives the extreme cold could help humans travel deep into space, according to a new study. The tiny flightless Antarctic midge (Belgica ...

The hardy Antarctic midge finally reveals some of its survival secrets to Osaka Metropolitan University researchers in a new ...

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The introduction of just one flightless midge to Antarctica could have a huge effect on the region’s simple terrestrial ecosystems. Researchers and other visitors must be careful not to further ...

IN CLINIC NEXT SATURDAY. A SNOWY MORNING HERE SET THE TONE FOR THE DURHAM MUSEUM’S NEW ANTARCTIC DINOSAURS EXHIBIT. THE EXHIBIT FEATURES LIFE SIZED DINOSAUR REPLICAS. VISITORS LEARNED HOW THE ...

Feb. 13, 2025 — New research has revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These findings challenge the ...

Two studies published in the latest issue of Science have revealed that birds, reptiles, and mammals have developed complex brain circuits independently, despite sharing a common ancestor. These ...