Crows have their own version of the human cerebral cortex. Corvids — the "crow family" of birds that includes ravens, jays, magpies, and nutcrackers — are intelligent. They utilize tools, identify faces, leave gifts for individuals they like, and one Facebook video shows a crow forcing a recalcitrant small hedgehog out of traffic. Corvids will also throw boulders into the … [Read more...] about According To A New Study, Crows, Like Humans, Are Self-Aware
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A New Study Has Revealed The Best Thing For A Person To Do If A Nuclear Bomb Goes Off
With the threat of nuclear war looming once more, it may be worthwhile to investigate what, if anything, can be done to improve your chances of survival. So, consider a study published a few years ago that looked at how a person's behavior can affect their chances of survival, as well as the best course of action to take if a massive ball of death blooms in the center of the … [Read more...] about A New Study Has Revealed The Best Thing For A Person To Do If A Nuclear Bomb Goes Off
In a Contentious Study, Scientists Implanted a Human Brain Gene Into Monkeys
A team of Chinese scientists has transferred a gene crucial in human brain development into the genomes of monkeys in what is probably an ethically contentious endeavor. They assessed whether the changed monkeys performed better in cognitive tests than their control colleagues in subsequent experiments. The findings have been published in the journal National Science … [Read more...] about In a Contentious Study, Scientists Implanted a Human Brain Gene Into Monkeys
Even Monkeys Need a Day at The Spa. According to a Study Conducted in Japan
A troop of Japanese macaques, sometimes known as snow monkeys, start their days with a peaceful soak in their own personal hot tub in Jigokudani Monkey Park, Japan. The trouble is, Jigokudani has a lot of natural hot springs, and one particular colony of snow monkeys loves them. They've been taking baths and attracting people from all around the world for nearly 70 … [Read more...] about Even Monkeys Need a Day at The Spa. According to a Study Conducted in Japan