Humans cannot hibernate like some animals due to metabolic differences. Hibernation is a complex process involving lowering body temperature and slowing metabolism. Research is ongoing to unlock the secrets of hibernation for medical applications and space travel.
Link: https://aeon.co/essays/how-animals-learned-to-hibernate-and-why-we-cant-do-it-yet
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42207535
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