Guest Thinkers — January 25, 2011

Practical Applications And Potential Improvements of Cryogenics And Suspended Animation

What are the practical applications of cryogenics today?

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Every Wednesday, Michio Kaku will be answering reader questions about physics and futuristic science. If you have a question for Dr. Kaku, just post it in the comments section below and check back on Wednesdays to see if he answers it.

Today, Dr. Kaku addresses a question posed by Sassan K. Darian: What are the practical applications of cryogenics today, and what potential improvements can we expect 20 to 30 years down the line?

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