Scientists found a bug that generates its own heat in freezing cold

ScienceDaily
Mar 26, 2026, 1:26 am299 ptsTop
Snow flies have an unexpected way of surviving freezing temperatures. They produce antifreeze proteins to block ice formation and can even generate their own heat. Scientists also found that their genes are unusually unique, and they feel less cold-related pain than other insects. These combined traits let them…

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