In geology, a ice dome is the dome-shaped structure formed over an ice cap, mainly in Antarctica. They are not mountains, as they are composed of ice, but they can reach considerable altitudes, making them the highest points of the Antarctic Plateau. The Antarctic Plateau is the ice-covered area located in the center of the […]
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Researchers Identify Protein that Allows us to Feel the Cold
The search for these temperature sensors began more than 20 years ago with the discovery of a heat-sensitive protein called TRPV1. Since then, proteins that detect hot, warm, and even cool temperatures have been found, but the one responsible for detecting temperatures below about 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 degrees Celsius) remained elusive. In a 2019 […]
