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‘False autumn’ caused by summer drought spells trouble for nature

The prolonged hot weather and drought have sparked a “false autumn” – which could spell trouble for wildlife when the weather turns colder, a nature charity has warned. All over the UK, trees have been prematurely shedding their leaves to conserve ...

23 Aug 2022 at 11:21

Humans might not hibernate but may still need more winter sleep, study suggests

Humans do not hibernate, but new research suggests we might need more sleep during the winter. The analysis of people undergoing sleep studies found that people get more REM (rapid eye movement) sleep in the winter. According to the researchers, ...

17 Feb 2023 at 05:00

Health & Wellbeing

Humans might not hibernate but may still need more winter sleep, study suggests

23 Feb 2023 at 11:19

Life

Why you shouldn’t tidy your garden too much in autumn

It’s time for the great autumn clear-up in your garden, when furniture and tools are put away, leaves are raked and perennials cut back. But experts are advising gardeners not to tidy up too much. Some of your debris could be left to provide ...

10 Oct 2023 at 07:30

Health & Wellbeing

Experts explain why it’s OK if you want to sleep more in winter

The clocks have gone back and now the days are definitely feeling colder, darker and shorter – so your natural instincts may be telling you to hibernate. To sleep a little more, socialise and dash around less, and basically be more like our ...

04 Nov 2022 at 08:30

First brown bear to undergo brain surgery emerges from semi-hibernation

A brown bear which underwent pioneering, life-saving brain surgery in October has emerged from semi-hibernation “looking brilliant, happy and healthy”. Three-year-old Boki, who lives at Wildwood Trust, near Canterbury, Kent, had been ...

13 Mar 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

Single gene responsible for hibernation in mammals, study finds

Scientists have made a significant step in understanding the genetic mechanism behind seasonal behaviours in mammals, such as hibernation and migration. A study led by the University of Glasgow pinpoints a single gene, called Dio3, ...

17 Nov 2025 at 12:22

Life

Why you shouldn’t pick up hedgehogs

As hedgehogs begin to come out of their winter slumber, you may see them foraging in the garden for food – but keep a wide berth, experts advise. They typically come out of hibernation in mid-March and April and while many ...

23 Feb 2026 at 08:30

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