Hibernating animals are remarkably good at preserving lean body mass. Though they lose fat, they hold on to most of their ...

The 21-month trip to Mars poses a litany of problems, particularly keeping people healthy. Could hibernation be an answer?

Raccoon activity could slow down during the winter months if it gets cold enough, but some may decide to use your home to ...

It avoids the harsh weather and lack of food by slipping into a deep sleep known as torpor. Its body temperature plunges to just a few degrees above zero, its heart barely beats, and it hardly ...