Study suggests pigeons detect magnetic fields via iron-rich white blood cells in liver

Study identifies liver macrophages as key to pigeon magnetoreception under overcast skies

Researchers have discovered that homing pigeons use superparamagnetic macrophages (iron-containing immune cells) in their livers for magneto

Exploring Magnetoreception: How Organisms Navigate Using Earth's Magnetic Fields and Implications for Brain Function

The article explores the concept of magnetoreception - the ability of organisms to detect Earth's magnetic fields for navigation. It discuss

'Mind-blowing': Iron-rich immune cells help homing pigeons navigate

Study reveals how long-distance ocean migrators reorient using compass headings in mid-ocean

This scientific research article investigates how animals navigate during long-distance ocean migrations to specific targets. The authors de

Study reveals how long-distance ocean migrators reorient using compass headings in mid-ocean

This scientific research article investigates how animals navigate during long-distance ocean migrations to specific targets. The authors de

Study finds wisdom of crowds emerges in large flocks of migrating songbirds

This article examines the phenomenon of collective intelligence (the "wisdom of crowds") in large groups of wild animals, specifically focus

NASA Scientists Uncover Link Between Earth's Magnetic Field and Oxygen Levels

NASA scientists have discovered a correlation between Earth's magnetic field strength and atmospheric oxygen fluctuations over 540 million y