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Scientists discover how desert ants navigate
An international research team led by Dr. Pauline Fleischmann from the University of Oldenburg (Germany) has just discovered that the desert ant species Cataglyphis nodu…
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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.
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Why can astronauts 'fly' in space?
Humans sense position and movement on the ground based on the condition of Earth's gravity. In zero-gravity space, will that sensory nerve be altered, warping perception?
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Trump is about to make money to find aliens?
In a recent NASA orientation bill, the US House of Representatives proposed to pour $ 10 million / year for the agency to serve the search for aliens in deep space.
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Think ahead of the time of the Indian gender and sexual orientation
We have two genders: male and female. It is an old-fashioned conception, in which biological characteristics are the most authentic proof of that concept.
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How to survive when lost?
It may be due to a passion for research work or chasing the trail of prey that you lost between deep forests.
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Why can sleepwalkers avoid stabbing their heads into walls?
If you still wonder why sleepwalkers (people who are sick and sleeping - PV) are able to move around without crashing into obstacles, including walls or barriers, you ha…
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Why men love war?
With the nature of warriors, men are 'programmed' to become aggressive to anyone they consider outsiders. In terms of evolution, this helps the first men gain more acces…
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A person's surname has an impact
This is a theory pursued by many experts, after Western statistics show that a person's surname can completely influence that person's future career choices.
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Why humans have the ability to orient?
A study has found that human orientation is related to a rare gene in the chromosome.
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Elevated carbon dioxide makes the ear bones unusually large
Increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the ocean adversely affects shells and corals; New research by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of Califo…
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New-born brain cells improve people's orientation
The human body continues to produce brain cells throughout life - it is an undisputed fact. But until now, the purpose of this production is still a controversial topic…
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The genetic basis of musical orientation: the neurobiology of music is related to the behavior associated with instinct
Music is a social interaction between individuals - lullabies help to bond maternal love and singing or playing music increases the relationship of a group.
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Explain that women see poor maps but find good things
A research group at the University of California, USA found the reason why women do not see maps as well as men but have the ability to search for keys better.
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The community is poorly oriented
Men normally read maps better than gay men, and women who like sex with the opposite sex are the worst in looking at the map.