What is thermoregulation, and how does it work? Thermoregulation is the biological mechanism responsible for maintaining a steady internal body temperature. The thermoregulation system includes the hypothalamus in the brain, as well as the sweat…
Interesting publication about the effect of climate change published in the Lancet: The heatwaves and wildfires that swept across southern Europe and the USA this summer have been traumatic and deadly. 600 excess deaths were…
Otters and seals have a two‑layer fur system that prevents water penetration and creates an insulating layer. Aquatic mammals such as otters and seals face a serious physical challenge: they must stay warm while spending…
thermoregulation news The topic of thermoregulation is not often in the news, which is strange as most of our daily live activities, like eating, are close connected to this system. Here a few news items…