Scientists discovered three new types of fungi living in Antarctic soils, naming them Pseudogymnoascus russus, P. irelandiae, and P. ramosus. Using genetic analysis and genome sequencing, researchers showed these fungi are adapted to survive in extremely cold conditions and represent previously unknown members of the Pseudogymnoascus family. This discovery adds to our understanding of Antarctic microbial life and suggests many more undescribed fungi may exist in Earth’s coldest environments.