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sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Chiefs-Dolphins Face Frigid Conditions in Historic NFL Playoff Showdown"

The Miami Dolphins are set to face the Kansas City Chiefs in what could be one of the coldest NFL playoff games in history, with sub-zero temperatures forecasted for Saturday night's matchup. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid acknowledged the challenge of preparing for such extreme conditions, while the team has advised fans to bundle up and utilize warming stations at Arrowhead Stadium. The frigid forecast has prompted memories of historic cold-weather playoff games, with both teams embracing the challenge as they gear up for this postseason showdown.

via Fox News|

#chiefs #dolphins #nfl

biology2 years ago•3 min saved

Snow Flies: The Chilling Tale of Self-Amputation and Survival

Researchers at the University of Washington have discovered that snow flies, a flightless crane fly species found in cold environments, have a unique survival strategy. They self-amputate their frozen limbs to sustain their behavior in sub-zero temperatures. The snow flies can remain active at temperatures as low as -10°C, unlike most insects that become incapacitated at freezing temperatures. The self-amputation occurs at the joint between the femur and the trochanter and is believed to be triggered by thermosensory neurons detecting temperature changes during ice crystallization. However, the habitat of snow flies is at risk due to climate change, which may lead to their extinction.

via Phys.org|

#biology #climate-change #self-amputation