Viruses

Arctic Thaw Could Unleash Ancient "Zombie Viruses," Sparking Pandemic Fears As the world recovers from COVID-19, scientists warn that climate change may fuel the next pandemic—by awakening ancient viruses trapped in Arctic ice. Dubbed "zombie viruses" or "Methuselah microbes," these pathogens, frozen for millennia, could re-emerge as rising temperatures melt permafrost and glaciers. Melting ice […]