NEWSWEEK: Antarctic Winters Trigger Psychological Hibernation so People Can Cope With Isolation and Darkness
Press/Media: Research
Description
Temperatures drop to -59 degrees Fahrenheit in winter, the air is almost void of oxygen and low pressure means breathing is tough: All this makes the Antarctic the most hostile region for humans on the planet. To survive such harsh conditions, researchers plunge into a state of "psychological hibernation," according to a study.
Media coverage
| Title | Antarctic Winters Trigger Psychological Hibernation so People Can Cope With Isolation and Darkness |
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| Media name/outlet | Newsweek |
| Media type | Web |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| Date | 5/12/18 |
| Description | Temperatures drop to -59 degrees Fahrenheit in winter, the air is almost void of oxygen and low pressure means breathing is tough: All this makes the Antarctic the most hostile region for humans on the planet. To survive such harsh conditions, researchers plunge into a state of "psychological hibernation," according to a study. |
| URL | https://www.newsweek.com/antarctic-winters-psychological-hibernation-so-people-can-cope-isolation-and-1245053 |
| Persons | Nathan Smith |