Short Wave Peeing Is Contagious!
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Jan 24, 2025 Curious about why chimpanzees sometimes pee in sync? A dedicated grad student logged over 600 hours observing this odd behavior, revealing insights into social dynamics and rank. The discussion also uncovers the latest research on chorus waves that challenge previous beliefs about Earth's magnetic field. From hiking through the wild to innovations in vegan cheese, this journey explores the quirks of science and culinary creativity, including perfecting the ultimate grilled cheese with innovative cheese formulations.
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Social Contagion
- Chimps were more likely to urinate together than by chance, especially when close.
- Lower-ranking chimps mimicked higher-ranking chimps more often.
Contagious Chimp Peeing
- Ena Onishi observed captive chimpanzees seemingly urinating together.
- This reminded her of similar synchronous human behaviors.
Unexpected Chorus Waves
- Chorus waves, produced by electrons in Earth's magnetic field, were detected unexpectedly far out.
- This challenges existing theories about their formation.