In the realm of intelligence, the conventional notion dictates that complex brains or sizable heads are prerequisites for learning. However, a recent discovery challenges this paradigm as scientists unveil the remarkable learning abilities of an animal devoid of both a head and a brain – the brittle star. This enigmatic creature, with its five arms and bundle of nerves, has … [Read more...] about This Animal Has No Head Or Brain But Can Still Learn
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Scientists Accidentally Discover New Organ Inside The Human Head
One might assume that after centuries of dissecting and exploring the human body, we have unraveled every anatomical secret hidden within us. However, as science continues to advance, so does our understanding of the intricacies of the human body. In 2018, researchers uncovered the existence of a previously unknown organ – a complex network of interconnected fluid-filled sacs … [Read more...] about Scientists Accidentally Discover New Organ Inside The Human Head
German shepherd was shot in the head in January — but now he has a loving new home
It’s shocking how some people treat animals, and some poor pets experience such pain and suffering at the hands of humans. But thankfully there are also kind people in the world willing to step up and care for these animals, helping them overcome the odds and get a second chance. That was the case recently, after one dog who was shot in the head made a recovery — and now has … [Read more...] about German shepherd was shot in the head in January — but now he has a loving new home
Police respond to ‘sightings of a masked bandit,’ rescue raccoon with jar stuck on head
It’s a police officer’s duty to help those in need, whether they be human or animal. While some calls might be unexpected or unusual, they get the job done. Like these Ohio police officers, who came to the rescue after a raccoon got its head stuck in a mayo jar. According to a Facebook post, officers from the Painesville Police Department got a call about “sightings of a … [Read more...] about Police respond to ‘sightings of a masked bandit,’ rescue raccoon with jar stuck on head
The Plastinated Specimen of the Blood Vessels of the Head and the Brain: A Stunning View by Gunther von Hagens
Gunther von Hagens is a German anatomist and creator of the Body Worlds exhibition, which showcases human bodies preserved through a process called plastination. One of his most stunning works is the plastinated specimen of the blood vessels of the head and the brain, which offers a unique and impressive view of our internal structures. Plastination is a technique where … [Read more...] about The Plastinated Specimen of the Blood Vessels of the Head and the Brain: A Stunning View by Gunther von Hagens