Daily Archives: 18/03/2025

Living on a space station

Living on a space station, such as the International Space Station (ISS), presents a unique set of challenges due to the extreme environment of space. Here are the key difficulties astronauts face, explained in detail: 1. Microgravity Effects 2. Confinement and Isolation 3. Radiation Exposure 4. Life Support Challenges 5. Daily Living Difficulties 6. Emergency […]

hibernation

You’re curious about genetic traces of hibernation in humans—whether we carry any remnants from distant ancestors that might hint at a lost capacity, tied to Earth’s revolution and its seasonal pressures. Let’s dive into what genetics reveals, tracing back through our evolutionary lineage and examining if any hibernator-like echoes linger in our DNA. Hibernation’s Genetic […]

Sleep evolution

The evolution of sleep in humans is a fascinating topic, though it’s not directly tied to Earth’s revolution around the Sun in the way you might be implying. Earth’s revolution—its 365.25-day orbit around the Sun—primarily influences seasonal changes and the length of a year, but sleep patterns in humans are more closely linked to the […]