Animal world
Crows are capable of conscious thought like humans.
Crows are highly intelligent animals with the ability to learn and remember. New research has shown that crows have the same cognitive abilities and sense of the world a…
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Animal world
Squirrels can sleep for more than 6 months without drinking water.
For six to eight months each year, striped ground squirrels do not leave their small underground burrows and do not need to eat or drink at all.
Biology
Which insect is the smartest?
Many experiments have been conducted to test the capabilities of insect brains and the results have been surprising.
Health
Fear - 'a great tool' of innate survival mechanism
Psychologist at Oxford College of Emory University said:
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How big can the human stomach expand?
An adult's empty stomach is as large as a 0.5 liter can of soda and can expand to the size of a 2 liter bottle, some even up to 4 liters.
Health
Caffeine in coffee can help with alcohol addiction
Coffee may help counteract some of the effects of alcohol on the brain and limit the risk of addiction.
Health
The hidden fuel of the human brain: How gut bacteria shape intelligence?
Bacteria that aid in producing more metabolic energy may have been key to the evolution of large brains.
Health
Discover the political factor that keeps you up at night
New discoveries by a research team from the University of Lausanne (Switzerland) promise to create a new revolution in the treatment of insomnia.
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Neuralink tests controlling a robotic arm with thoughts
New technology from Neuralink could help paralyzed people perform simple everyday tasks without assistance.
AI - Artificial intelligence
Elon Musk's ambition to merge humans with AI
Elon Musk is currently implanting brain-computer interface chips to help paralyzed people, but his long-term goal is to merge humans with AI.
Animal world
New discovery in dogs points to paradox in nature
Brain size in some dog breeds does not seem to correlate with their intelligence.
Photo library
AI photo series simulating human life in 2100
The AI image generator Midjourney has created simulations of what our lives will be like in the year 2100.
Videos
Why are some people good at direction recognition?
Good navigation depends on many senses and brain cells, and reducing GPS use can also improve this ability.
Health
Looking at beautiful men and women can help improve memory? Research reveals surprising results!
Viewing high-quality photos of the opposite sex's beauty can temporarily improve memory and cognitive performance for both men and women.
Health
Shocking Research: Human Memory Doesn't Exist Only in the Brain
A new study from New York University (USA) shows that other cells outside the brain also have the ability to learn and form memories.