Parrots may offer clues to how our intelligence evolved
Studies of the brainy birds’ abilities to use tools, solve puzzles, speak words and more may teach us about how our species got our smarts.
Studies of the brainy birds’ abilities to use tools, solve puzzles, speak words and more may teach us about how our species got our smarts.
A black hole made of pure light —or kugelblitz — may be possible, at least in theory. But in practice: impossible.
Ancient brains may not be rare finds. An analysis of over 4,000 preserved human brains reveals five processes that protect against decay.
In this study, we investigate how the volume of air inside a bottle affects the pitch of the musical notes it can create.
Forcing fruit flies to move shows how the insects coordinate their steps. This holds clues to other animals’ brains and movement.