Scientists are trying to figure out what it would take for humans to hibernate, or at least how similar states could be medically induced. Fascinating new episode of Howtown on the research and how we would benefit from hibernation.

From Weekly Filet #585, in September 2026.

Can humans learn to hibernate?

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