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How ant brains use moonlight for navigation

How ant brains use moonlight for navigation

Ants use polarized light from both the sun and the moon to navigate. Polarized light, which is light waves vibrating in a specific direction, serves as a natural compass. Ants can detect this pattern and adjust their direction based on the orientation of the light. In this study, foragers responded

Dance like nobody’s watching - because It’s good for you (warning - not really that neurosciency)

Dance like nobody’s watching - because It’s good for you (warning - not really that neurosciency)

Who knew your solo kitchen dance parties, while cooking, could double as exercise? A study looked at the fitness benefits of free form solo dancing. It showed that adults, even pretty old ones, can groove their way to better health. The Study Participants ages 18 - 83, with varying levels

Beneath the palm trees: Why your next coconut could be a headache

Beneath the palm trees: Why your next coconut could be a headache

In some Pacific Islands, around 15% of head injuries are due to coconut-related incidents. This surprising fact highlights an overlooked cause of traumatic brain injury. The Case In a notable case, a 54-year-old woman was struck on the head by a coconut while at a coconut plantation. Following the incident,