The International Hibernation Society is happy to release the Seasonal Hibernation Highlights for the Fall 2026. Enjoy reading the latest research on Torpor & Hibernation as Seasonal Adaptive Strategies and as Biomimicry Inspiration!

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Science on Tap on Tuesday October 13th @ 7 pm at Blackrocks Brewery! Come to listen to Dr Ken Luzynski talking about his research on “Mosquitos to Measure Biodiversity and Disease Dynamics in the Saginaw Bay Area". Sponsored by Biology & EEGs Departments.

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Are you interested in an MS position and stream ecosystems? My lab (www.benjamintumolo.com) @bionmu.bsky.social is recruiting an MS student to join a collaborative NSF-funded project to study positive species interactions in streams. Apply by Nov 2, 2026 See here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Now I am thrilled to announce the publication of the first piece of a long-term study on developmental flexibility of energy saving strategies, namely torpor & huddling, in a small fat storing hibernator. This work happened during my time as senior researcher in Vienna. www.cell.com/iscience/ful...

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Thank you to my colleague, Jessica LaPrice, from Washington & Lee University, VA for co organizing this symposium. Also many thanks to all four speakers for their awesome contributions to this event. Always nice to hear the latest advances on torpor, hibernation, and metabolic adaptations.

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