Hibernating for Deep Spaceflight with Ryan Sprenger
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Exploring Hibernation and Human Space Travel
This chapter investigates the concept of hibernation and its implications for human space travel by examining the hibernation processes in mammals like bears and squirrels. It discusses the physiological state of torpor, the potential application of this state in long space journeys, and the challenges posed by climate change to animal hibernation. Furthermore, the chapter contrasts energy conservation strategies between cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals, shedding light on metabolic differences that affect survival during periods of resource scarcity.
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