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Sub-Zero Squirrels

Posted by michael on from the squirrel-on-the-rocks dept.

DesertFalcon writes "There's a Wired article about squirrels in the Arctic whose body temperatures drop below freezing when they hibernate. Scientists have the goal of applying this to humans in the long run. Could this be the answer to problems with long-distance space travel?" We had a previous story on this.

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  1. First post by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    With above-zero squirrel jumping on the tree outside of my house.

  2. It has to be said... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I, for one, welcome our new cryonic squirrel overlords. I'd like to remind them that as a trusted TV personality, I can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground nut stores.

  3. Re:Screw long-distance space travel by Smidge204 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    That is typically an indication tht you're not drinking it fast enough...

    =Smidge=

  4. squirrels? by p-unit*or*die · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    My "time out" is over! Don't hate on me! I'm back, you little s***s! And there's jack squat you can do about it. How dare you say my information is not useful. Moderate this! F U ALL! Click http://www.buddypicture.net for a virus http://www.talkstocks.net ain't nad either!

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    =my ideas be more important than urs=