Figuring out my talk schedule for #ESA2023 is tough! There are tons of interesting talks, which often happen at the same time! In fact, the two talks that I found most interesting out of the entire conference are scheduled for exactly the same time! Gaaaaah!

I guess this is one problem that I would rather have than not have. 😆

While we are on this topic, if you are interested in the drivers of daily #torpor and #hibernation in #birds and #mammals, come to my talk: https://esa2023.eventscribe.net/fsPopup.asp?Mode=presInfo&PresentationID=1277085

news article:
https://www.sciencealert.com/ultrasound-induces-torpor-like-state-in-animals-experiment-shows

"the ultrasound was activating the TRPM2 ion channel in neurons of the hypothalamus preoptic area, demonstrating this is an ultrasound-sensitive ion channel that plays a role in sending animals into
ultrasound-induced hypothermia & hypometabolism]"

#metabolism #torpor #TRPchannels #SpaceMedicine #Brain

https://brainpizza.substack.com/p/hypersleep-in-aliens-torpor-in-animals

My latest piece goes to some unusual places - Stepping metabolic rates down in a reliable way by modulating a deep brain region is now real. We’ll also explore a few parallels with the ‘hypersleep’ technology in science fiction. #aliens #hypersleep #torpor #hibernation

(If you like Aliens the movie, you might like this piece)

„Winterschlaf“ auch für Menschen möglich? Ultraschallimpulse können Nagetiere künstlich in den Energiesparmodus versetzen. #Winterschlaf #Raumfahrt #Kaelteschlaf #Torpor
https://www.scinexx.de/news/biowissen/winterschlaf-auch-fuer-menschen-moeglich/

Referenced link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-05-ultrasound-safely-noninvasively-torpor-like-state.html
Discuss on https://discu.eu/q/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-05-ultrasound-safely-noninvasively-torpor-like-state.html

Originally posted by Phys.org / @physorg_com: http://nitter.platypush.tech/medical_xpress/status/1661748990172602373#m

RT by @physorg_com: Researchers use #ultrasound to safely, noninvasively induce a #torpor-like state in mice and rats @wustl https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-05-ultrasound-safely-noninvasively-torpor-like-state.html

OLD SOUTH

Summer afternoon
Squeaking of a rocking chair
Silent ceiling fans

#haiku #torpor #ennui

@mookie

Does anyone know what happens to blood glucose levels in endothermic animals that naturally experience torpor?

#torpor #hibernation #hummingbirds #bats
#physiology #metabolism
#ComparativePhysiology

Referenced link: https://phys.org/news/2023-03-hummingbirds-torpor-varying-ways-survive.html
Discuss on https://discu.eu/q/https://phys.org/news/2023-03-hummingbirds-torpor-varying-ways-survive.html

Originally posted by Phys.org / @physorg_com: http://nitter.platypush.tech/physorg_com/status/1635990999456526337#m

#Hummingbirds use #torpor in varying ways to survive cold temps, finds study @wustl @RSocPublishing https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2022.2099 https://phys.org/news/2023-03-hummingbirds-torpor-varying-ways-survive.html

Bear: *glaring*
Rabbit: *smirking*
Bear: WHAT!?
Rabbit: Got your butt plug ready?
Bear: FUCK YOU!

#Hibernation #Torpor #PoopPlug

It's 22° F in Portland, Oregon at 7PM. The forecast calls for 18° F overnight. The #hummingbirds were at the feeder today, and we kept warming the feeder tubes as they froze solid.

So you may be wondering how do hummingbirds survive these bitter cold winter nights? Hummingbird torpor! Upside down! That's how. Check out their fascinating survival skills.

https://www.hummingbird-guide.com/hummingbird-sleep.html

#hummingbird #torpor

I’m not looking, really I’m not.

#TawnyFrogmouth #WildOz #OzBirds #WildlifePhotography #birds #camouflage #torpor

This can really be bipartisan. The pitch to the liberal politicians is that #torpor is a pro- #environment move. The pitch to both liberals & conservatives is the defense applications (wounded soldiers).

This can really be bipartisan. The pitch to the liberal politicians is that #torpor is a pro- #environment move. The pitch to conservatives is the defense applications.

Researchers who need grant money to study #torpor have had to dance for it. E.g. say that they are studying torpor because it has application on the battlefield with wounded soldiers. It’s a shame that that was needed to motivate federal money. Every developed country should be channeling money into torpor research as a #climateAction.

#Torpor stops the clock on #aging. So if your trans-atlantic trip takes ~12+ days, you’re hardly aging for those 12 days. In fact why not cut the engines completely & travel 100% on wind power? So what if that increases the travel time by another week or whatever. Money should be flooding into torpor research more than it is.

One of the drives to study human #torpor is space travel but it will likely affect many more lives w.r.t. world travel. It’s also safer; no risk that someone has a medical emergency mid trip.

The research of putting people into #torpor could actually be quite good for the environment. Suppose you want to cross the atlantic ocean. It takes 12 days to do that on a cargo ship & the cost is $100/day since you have to eat. It’s a shitty option compared to a 6hr flight. But if you put someone into hybernation for 12 days the trip is cheaper & sustainable. #showerThoughts

Congratulations to Dr. Erich Eberts! He is the newest PhD out of the Welch Lab at @UTSC! A fantastic thesis examining the factors that influence #torpor use in #hummingbirds

I am now comfortably ensconced in my recliner after consuming turkey, sweet corn casserole, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, and a roll.

#HappyThanksgiving #Torpor

We sit in dressing gowns, quietly sipping, waiting for caffeine to shake our #torpor. Kids are at school, dogs are napping, peaceful. The black stuff does it's job on him first and he heads to the shower and I am left, trying to figure out Mastodon in the dawn's light. #vss365