Could We Hibernate All the Way to Mars? @SciShow
Could We Hibernate All the Way to Mars?  @SciShow
Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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One day, we might nap our way to Mars. Researchers believe suspended animation or hibernation is the best way to travel through space. Here's how they want to do it.

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