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Are Single-Celled Organisms Conscious?

Apr 10, 2023 | scienceabc.com | Joshika Komarla

Also Read: Have You Thought About Your Thoughts? What Are They Made Of? A Final Word… Are Single-celled Organisms Conscious? Most studies that attempt to conquer or answer consciousness approach it from a human- or animal-centric view. Neuroscientists generally study the structure and function of the animal brain in order to gain insights into how we perceive the world around us, how we make decisions, and how we form our sense of self.
Can Snakes Actually Climb Walls?

Apr 6, 2023 | smorescience.com | Joshika Komarla |Lisa Endicott |Taahir Khan |Kate Lewis

Locomotion: The ability to get from point A to point B. Serpentine: describes something that is curvy, winding, or snake-like in shape or movement. Friction: A force that opposes motion between two surfaces.
Can A Case Of The Hiccups Kill You?

Mar 30, 2023 | scienceabc.com | Joshika Komarla

Table of Contents (click to expand)What Are Hiccups? Can Hiccups Kill You? Conclusion If you’re a Grey’s Anatomy fan (like me) you probably have extreme feelings about one particular episode. In this episode, Meredith Grey, the protagonist’s stepmother, seemingly dies from a case of the hiccups. Like many people who watched the show, this episode struck me as having a weird premise.
Are Crows And Ravens The Same?

Mar 28, 2023 | scienceabc.com | Joshika Komarla

Table of Contents (click to expand)Crow Vs. RavenConclusion Apart from pigeons, crows might be one of the most successful birds alive today. Success, though, brings another problem—fame and recognition. Most of us would look at the photo below and identify it as a crow. Most of us would also be surprised to know that we are wrong. The bird in the picture is actually a raven. What’s the difference between a crow and a raven?
Do Viruses Do Anything Outside Of The Body?

Mar 27, 2023 | scienceabc.com | Joshika Komarla

Table of Contents (click to expand)What Is A Virus? Conclusion On the eve of 2020, if we weighed the likelihood of being struck by a bolt of lightning, being eaten by a shark, or winning the lottery against the likelihood of battling a pandemic for the better part of the year, most of us wouldn’t have bet on the global pandemic. Yet, here we are in 2023, still reeling from the aftermath of a tiny virus known as SARS-CoV-2.
Do Crows Hold Grudges?

Mar 21, 2023 | scienceabc.com | Joshika Komarla

Table of Contents (click to expand)A Thirst For VengeanceA Final Word A few years ago, I befriended a particularly happy puppy in a park near my house. I visited the park quite often and would walk around different parts of it. On these frequent visits, I was always accompanied by my new friend (whom I named Pumba). Once, while walking in a new part of the park with my furry friend, I noticed that crows would often fly right at us and swoop down, seeming to dive-bomb us.
Why Do We Yawn When We’re Tired?

Mar 16, 2023 | smorescience.com | Joshika Komarla |Lisa Endicott |Kate Lewis

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Are Dolphins Actually Helpful Or Selfish?

Mar 16, 2023 | scienceabc.com | Joshika Komarla

Table of Contents (click to expand)A Final Word Let’s consider an incident from 2011. Two ecologists from the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries in Germany were surprised to observe a series of peculiar interactions between a bottlenose dolphin and a pod of sperm whales. Now, in general, bottlenose dolphins are very social creatures. They’ve been known to interact with multiple species of animals, such as rough-toothed dolphins, gray whales, and humpback whales.
Are We Genetically Predetermined To Like What We Like?

Mar 15, 2023 | scienceabc.com | Joshika Komarla

Also Read: Are We Born With A Fixed Personality Or Can It Be Manipulated By Our Environment? How Can Epigenetics Account For Behavior And Choice? Professor Spector and his team at the Twin Research Wing used epigenetics to try and explain behavioral changes between sets of twins. Think of it like this. When a methyl group fixes itself atop a gene, it effectively acts as a switch.
Do Fish Pee?

Mar 14, 2023 | smorescience.com | Joshika Komarla |Lisa Endicott |Kate Lewis

Vertebrates: A group of animals that have a backbone, either made of cartilage or boneSwim Bladder: An organ in fish that helps them stay afloat. Gills: A organ present on either side of a fish’s face that helps them breathe. Urinary Pore: A hole present on the rear end of a fish’s body through which they pee. Nitrogenous Waste: Waste products that are generated after blood is filtered by the kidneys.