Could humans hibernate?
The European Space Agency is exploring what we can learn from animals about long-term deep sleep.
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Lemurs may hold secrets to living longer, but they won’t increase our lifespan
A new study looking at a long-lived lemur species attributes it to their frequent hibernation-like state. But what lessons can humans learn from this?
Why do groundhogs emerge on February 2 if it’s not to predict the weather?
It's all about mating success.
Economic gloom makes humans stockpile food like animals hoarding for winter
Poverty is associated with a great number of health problems. One relatively recent health crisis largely attributed to poverty is obesity. According to the World Health Organisation, obesity rates have…
Lemurs could inspire standby mode in humans
By identifying similarities between dwarf lemurs and other hibernating animals, researchers may one day be able to induce…
Alaskan frogsicles take winter in their stride
For life to persist, it must tolerate its environment. The depth of an arctic winter is formidable, and is most notably overcome by hibernation. But some reptiles and amphibians survive by allowing their…
Hibernating bears run hotter and cleaner while pregnant
When it comes to feats of physiology, bears are among the superstars of the mammalian world. Their endurance is unmatched. During hibernation, bears regularly survive up to six full months without consuming…
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