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- Origins trace back to refrigeration discoveries in 1877Cryogenic Society of America: History of Cryogenics
- Deep cryogenics alters the molecular structure of some materialsCryogenics International: Cryogenics
- Liquid Nitrogen is used for freezingCryogenics International: Cryogenics
- Can take up to 74 hoursCryogenics International: Cryogenics
- Cryogenically treated materials can be made strongerYouTube: Discovery Channel Next Step: Cryogenics
- Liquid oxygen and hydrogen are used as rocket fuelCryogenic Society of America: History of Cryogenics
- Discovered to alter the efficiency of superconductorsCryogenic Society of America: History of Cryogenics
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Cryogenics is the scientific production of temperatures below —150° Celsius, —238° Fahrenheit or 123° Kelvin, and the study of the resulting effects on materials such as metals and plastics. Cryogenics is a popular topic in science and fiction, both in literature and films.
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Cryogenics Questions
Just watched Fringe, are you feeling a little uneasy about the recent story involving the cryogenically frozen head of Ted Williams? 1 AnswerHaha, I am watching that episode now, in fact! I think the idea is cool. Science fiction has always stretched the boundaries and aimed at making us uncomforta... read more
Scientists are working on a technology to temporarily suspend life. Certain human trials are underway. Would you consider participating? 4 AnswersI would have to have a fatal disease. One where I wasn't expected to live long. What could be learned from these experiments could far outweigh my loss of life ... read more



