Freeze Dying
Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 11:07
in Physics & Chemistry
Cemeteries take up space (and only occasionally allow solar panels on graves). Cremations release emissions. But, just like yummy bits of fruit, bodies also can be freeze-dried. Then dipped in liquid nitrogen, resulting in "an organic, odourless, hygienic powder." A Scottish region is investigating this possibility out of fears that it will run out of burial space in the next few decades. Also in today's links: Jindal, unexplored jungles, unexplored high-def disc formats and more. read more