Hibernating animals’ superpowers could lie hidden in our own DNA, opening the door to developing treatments that could reverse neurodegeneration and diabetes. Animals that hibernate are incredibly ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — As cold weather bears down on Southeast Texas, people are bundling up in their homes and settling in. Meanwhile, the scalier residents of the area are preparing in similar fashion.

In winter, you secretly envy bears, who have the privilege of hibernating without having to justify themselves. You'd love to retreat to your cozy den and only open your eyes again next spring. This ...

An apex predator, doting mother, and winning survivalist — bears are known for it all. Eight species of this animal exist throughout the world, all of which are found in North and South America, Asia, ...

Scientists are making significant strides toward developing technology that could enable human hibernation. Inspired by the natural hibernation processes observed in certain animals, researchers are ...