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fromNature
1 week ago

Scientific meetings debate the effect of climate change on future food production

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fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Think like a crow, choose like a crab: The animals inside our minds

A lot of what you read about "consciousness" is at risk of getting a failing grade because the concept is so complex that we cannot assume we all mean the same thing when we use it. Someone might start an article on whether AI can be conscious by talking about one cognitive ability but then end up talking about something completely different before you can say "non sequitur."
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fromKqed
3 months ago

This Sea Lion Can Dance to the Beat Better Than Humans | KQED

Ronan the sea lion demonstrates precise beat-keeping, challenging existing notions of rhythm and biomusicality in non-human mammals.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Ronan the Sea Lion Is Probably Better Than You at Keeping a Beat

Ronan the sea lion demonstrated improved rhythmic skills in a recent study, surpassing many humans in her ability to keep a beat, showcasing the intelligence of nonhuman mammals.
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fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: The first colossal squid caught on camera in its natural habitat

Crows demonstrate impressive geometric skills, successfully identifying odd shapes, enhancing understanding of animal cognition.
A global pandemic accord has been established to improve responses and equity in sharing medical resources during health crises.
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