a reader asked popular science:
"Why can't we put people into some sort of cryogenic sleep and launch them to Mars -- or to an even more distant destination, like Alpha Centauri?"
interesting prospect that, as there are a handful of sci-fi visions that were already realised - somewhat - in the last few decades. but as the writer explained, cryogenics is not as straightforward as it sounds as it involves biological and ethical issues.
that however did not stop boffins from coming up with two options:
- hibernation -> that is more realistic and practical
- suspended animation -> the use of ice that is both impractical and harmful to cell tissues and structures
in short, this is a cautionary article that certain sci-fi ideas are best left where they are. in the realms of science fiction.
as enscribed by the letter b @ May 5, 2004 05:36 AMwhat comes to mind is images of varied anime characters suspended in mid air.
as blahed by miss mc.t @ May 5, 2004 06:54 AMI thought suspended animation was when the Simpsons took a break.
as blahed by Simon @ May 5, 2004 06:42 AM