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Neil Shubin: Science, Exploration, Patience, and Survival at the Ends of the Earth

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

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Physics Meets Biology in Polar Adaptations

This chapter explores the interplay of physics and biology, focusing on how heat conservation principles shape the adaptations of polar animals. It highlights the importance of surface area to volume ratios, body forms, and the unique metabolic roles of fat, especially in thermoregulation.

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