💨 Abstract

Antarctica's native insect, Belgica antarctica, survives extreme cold by entering a dormant state. Researchers believe this could inspire cryopreservation techniques for human space travel, potentially enabling longer journeys to Mars and beyond. The insect undergoes 'quiescence' in its first year and 'obligate diapause' in its second, allowing it to emerge as adults simultaneously during summer.

Courtesy: metro.co.uk

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