The sensitive secrets of elephant whiskers, and more…
An elephant’s trunk is incredibly strong and rugged, and yet it is one of the most sensitive touch organs in the animal kingdom. New research reveals that this sensitivity is partly powered by over 1000 whiskers.
PLUS:
- A new 'inside out' solar system is making astronomers question planet formation
- Paleo-Inuit people in the high Arctic were masterful seafarers, new study shows
- Two-month-old babies can categorize objects in their brain
- How insects deal with smog or microplastics can impact them and the environment
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An elephant’s trunk is incredibly strong and rugged, and yet it is one of the most sensitive touch organs in the animal kingdom. New research reveals that this sensitivity is partly powered by over 1000 whiskers.
PLUS:
- A new 'inside out' solar system is making astronomers question planet formation
- Paleo-Inuit people in the high Arctic were masterful seafarers, new study shows
- Two-month-old babies can categorize objects in their brain
- How insects deal with smog or microplastics can impact them and the environment
2026-02-13
54 min
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