Frozen Arctic soil is not silent. When it thaws, microbes wake up in stages, release carbon, and even hunt each other.
Partial microbial activation: Seasonal thaw in High Arctic soils triggers activity in only part of the microbial community, with many remaining dormant. Impact on climate models: Findings challenge ...
Fires in the tundra: Wildfires in the Arctic are now at a 3,000-year high, fueled by warming, drying landscapes and expanding flammable vegetation. Ice melt surges: Greenland’s ice melt has increased ...