New Technologies

[crfriend]

I think that to fly in a Vostok rocket on her own in 1963 counts for something no?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentina ... 0cosmonaut.

That absolutely counts, but in those early days we were more interested if humans could simply survive in the conditions of orbit. We didn't really master controlled flying and navigation until years later. We were primarily "along for the ride" in the very early 1960s, very much "Spam in a can".

[Grok]

Science fiction concepts that might soon be reality.

[Grok]

Directed Energy Weapons at about 8:48 .

[Grok]

Discussion that describes [url=https:www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adq3086]methods [/url] for determining ages of whales. Note-in the case of Bowhead Whale harpoon corroborates age of 130+ years. For an estimated maximum life span of 200+ years for the Bowhead...I regard that estimate as unconfirmed. If that extreme age is indeed possible for the Bowhead, that seems to correlate with a severe hypothermia that would kill a human being.

[Grok]

Correction-methods.

[Grok]

The Southern Right Whale-another long lived species.

As right whale species are described as the most closely related to Bowheads, I have to wonder if such longevity might be due to a lowered body temperature. Generally, whales are described as having about the same body temperature as humans, and have not be described as having lifespans significantly longer than us.

Googled "core body temperature southern right whale celsius." The answer was 36 degrees Celsius, or 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Note that a core temperature below 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) is a medical emergency for a human. An implication is that the lifespan of a human individual could be significantly extended-by lowering body temperature-without the perils of hypothermia.

[Grok]

Secrets of longevity for Bowhead Whale and Greenland shark.

[Grok]

Border patrol drone misidentified, shot down by military laser.