SMRTR TechJul 14, 2026Hacker News

Can humans hibernate their way to Mars?

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Scientists are exploring hibernation as a solution to the dangers of long-term space travel, including radiation exposure, muscle loss, and psychological strain. By studying ground squirrels and other hibernators, researchers are developing drugs and ultrasound techniques to induce synthetic torpor in humans, which could also treat cancer, Parkinson's, and emergency medical conditions.

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