2. Revealing Ice Age Landscapes
By analyzing ancient plant DNA, scientists have vividly reconstructed the lush and varied landscapes of the Ice Age. This powerful tool shows how plant communities changed as glaciers expanded and retreated, revealing lost ecosystems beneath today’s tundra and deserts. These genetic insights have helped researchers map out environments that no longer exist, offering clues about how species survived extreme climate changes. For a deeper dive into these discoveries, visit Science.