Extreme Cold
Mar 2025 · Publifye AS
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Extreme Cold explores the science behind life in Earth's coldest regions, focusing on the interplay between Biology, Earth Sciences, and Geography. It highlights how organisms, from microbes to mammals, have evolved remarkable biological adaptations to thrive in subzero environments, such as antifreeze proteins in fish that prevent their blood from freezing. Within the context of climate change, the book emphasizes the importance of understanding these extreme environments and the unique challenges they pose to human survival.
The book examines the physiological impacts of extreme cold, detailing how hypothermia and frostbite affect the human body. It also delves into the atmospheric and geographic conditions that create polar regions, differentiating between the Arctic and Antarctic.
Progressing from the physical properties of cold environments to the human element and then to the exploration of biological adaptations, Extreme Cold provides a comprehensive look at how life endures and even flourishes in these harsh climates.
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