Short Wave These Penguins Take 10,000 Little Naps A Day — Seconds At A Time
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Dec 1, 2023 Discover the fascinating world of chinstrap penguins and their astonishing napping habits! These wild birds take about 10,000 micro-naps each day, totalling around 11 hours of sleep. Delve into the groundbreaking research behind their sleep patterns using innovative technology. Plus, uncover the thrilling rediscovery of the long-beaked echidna, a species that hadn't been seen since 1961. This exploration of animal behavior and groundbreaking science offers surprising insights into the mysteries of sleep across species.
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Anthrobots: Tiny Robots with Healing Potential
- Researchers created tiny robots called "anthrobots" from human trachea cells.
- These robots can move on their own and surprisingly, they helped heal neural tissue in a lab experiment.
Penguin Micro-Naps
- Chinstrap penguins take thousands of short naps daily, totaling 11 hours of sleep.
- This micro-sleep pattern allows them to stay vigilant while protecting their nests in noisy colonies.
Rediscovered Echidna
- The Attenborough's long-beaked echidna, thought extinct, has been filmed for the first time since 1961.
- This rare mammal lays eggs and represents an ancient evolutionary lineage.