Can we pause the clock of nature? Let me answer right away: yes, it is indeed possible. The process known as embryonic diapause is not as rare as once thought. More than 130 species, including bears, mice, and fish, have been observed pausing embryonic development in response to environmental conditions, waiting for more favorable times. Nature truly possesses an awe-inspiring harmony and order. It is our duty to understand and make sense of this phenomenon we call nature. The only tool we have to do this is science.