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Why climate change is creating more female sea turtles and crocodiles

19 February 2020

As the world gets warmer, animals whose sex is determined by temperature are finding cool ways to control their own fate. But can they adapt in time?
Bacteria may survive temperatures hot enough to melt lead

Bacteria may survive temperatures hot enough to melt lead

15 June 2018

Few living things can cope with temperatures above 100°C, but a controversial study suggests some bacterial spores can withstand 420°C heat for over 30 minutes

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