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Why is it impossible for humans to hibernate during space travel?
Contrary to what is seen in the movies, this could be an obstacle forever beyond humanity's reach.
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Space science
Humans may be able to activate 'hibernation' in the near future
Recently, scientists have found a way to activate hibernate-like states in mice that can drastically lower metabolism and body temperature.
Discover science
Why is hibernation the key to space travel?
Inside the spacecraft, the astronauts timed and locked themselves inside the cold compartment and fell into a deep slumber that would take them beyond hundreds of years…
Discover science
Scientists have a headache, 'Why are newborn giant pandas weighing only 100 grams'?
Did you know that an adult giant panda can weigh more than 100 kg, but at birth, the baby weighs less than 100 grams, the same as a newborn cat. The disparity is so grea…
Animal world
Animal 'suffering' after hibernation
Many animals, especially those in cold countries, are forced to hibernate to survive the harsh weather. Spring comes, they wake up, and once again have to change their l…
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Discover hibernation
Winter in European countries is extremely harsh and the temperature will drop to the point that if you don't keep your body warm enough it will be dangerous to life.
Archeology
Giant dinosaurs dug out of the cave
According to researchers, giant amphibian dinosaurs have once dug underground burrows to hibernate when water sources become scarce.
Space science
The Philae robot falls into the state of
After two days of landing on the surface of a comet, the robot Philae fell into a state
Space science
Will astronauts 'hibernate' on the way?
Recently, US media reported that some scientists from the Kanagawa City Technical Research Institute in Japan have discovered that a substance in the brain can cause ani…
Animal world
The only bat that hibernates under the snow
Ussuri tube bats reduce body temperature and heart rate very low and sleep in the snow hole to overcome the harsh winter.
Animal world
What do animals do to overcome icy winter?
Please follow the following infographic for more details about how each animal overcomes the freezing winter.
Animal world
A series of crocodiles head in the middle of the frozen lake
Crocodiles that perform similar behavior hibernate to survive in cold weather in the United States.
Animal world
Did you know: turtles survive through the winter by ... breathing on the butt
Turtles are cold-blooded animals - so their body temperature changes according to the external environment. If the underwater temperature is 1 degree C, then the tempera…
Animal world
Bear insomnia, go harass people
Wanting to survive the cold months in Siberia, bears often have to hibernate, starting in November and November and lasting 6 months. However, at this time of year, the…
Animal world
Hibernation of animals
Hibernation is an instinct for some animals to resist the cold in winter. They can hibernate for months without eating, not drinking, and not working and still not dying…