Where There's Woke WTW72: Campus Reform Calls Out "Outrageous" Scientific Studies But Doesn't Understand How Science Works
Jan 7, 2025
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NIH Funds Unusual Animal Studies
- The NIH funds studies at schools that don't normally get much funding to foster biomedical research experiences.
- Using animals like pigeons helps study addictive behavior without involving humans directly.
Chimpanzee Feces Linked To Communication
- Chimpanzee poop-throwing is linked to communication, not hunting skills.
- Brain activity maps reveal links between motor skills and speech evolution in chimps.
Bees React To Cocaine Like Humans
- Cocaine found in plants acts as a natural insecticide affecting bee behavior.
- Bees respond neurologically to cocaine similarly to humans, impacting pollination.