It's common knowledge that bears enter a deep sleep during winter, but what's the proper terminology for that? Calgary naturalist Brian Keating says it's more complicated than you might think.

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The faces told the story long before anyone spoke. In my evening art therapy class, the room glowed with the dim amber light of a winter sunset, but the students looked washed in grey. Eyes heavy.

Bears have been a common sight in Aspen recently, foraging for food before their winter hibernation begins. But with easy access to trash, dumpsters, and more, it’s possible that hibernation might not ...

Putting people into sleep mode is a sci-fi concept that's a lot closer to becoming real than you might think. Erin Belback is part of an ongoing human trial backed by NASA that aims to replicate the ...

Getting high-quality sleep not only allows you to wake up and live each day to the best of your ability, but it may also add years to your life. A 2023 study found that people who were able to fall ...

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Scientists pinpointed key "regulators" that help control the metabolisms of hibernators, and say the same genes might hold untapped benefits for humans. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...