The question of whether animals possess consciousness has intrigued scientists for centuries, but recent findings suggest the answer may be far more complex than previously assumed. A group of renowned experts in animal cognition argues that many more animals—ranging from fish to insects—may possess consciousness and sentience, a notion that could reshape the way we treat … [Read more...] about Way More Animals Than Assumed (Including Insects) May Have Consciousness, Scientists Argue
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Using a Centuries-Old Glass Technique, an Artist Creates Intricate Invertebrates
In Nikita Drachuk's hands, glass takes on undulating, delicate, and refined forms. Glass Symphony, a family-owned glassblowing studio in Ukraine, has been in operation for three generations, and the artist is the creative power behind it. Drachuk creates elaborate figurines using a method called lampwork, in which the craftsman manipulates the glass with a small … [Read more...] about Using a Centuries-Old Glass Technique, an Artist Creates Intricate Invertebrates