Tag: Smithsonian Magazine
Even a Mouse Brain Reveals Staggering Complexity
Mapping a small part of a mouse’s brain required 1.6 petabytes of data, which is equivalent to 22 years of nonstop high-definition video.
Mammoth Bone Structure of 24,000 Years Ago Illuminates Stone Age
Science journalist Tibi Puiu notes, “It’s one of the most surreal ancient structures ever built — and it’s just one of over 70 found thus far.”
As a Cudgel Against Human Exceptionalism, Researchers Push for Bonobo “Theory of Mind”
Is it true that “recognizing when someone else lacks information” has been thought to be a distinctly human trait?