Day: October 23, 2020

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Book Review: Principles of Bonsai Design.

Bonsai is a unique challenge. On the one hand, it requires the greenest of green thumbs. Growing small trees in small pots will test all your horticulture skills. On the other hand, your artistic talents (or complete lack of) will also be on full display. Bonsai requires mastery of two skills, far apart in their likeness. Lucky for us, the amount of resources available to … Continue reading Book Review: Principles of Bonsai Design.

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Why bird brains are more brilliant than anyone suspected.

By Meagan CantwellOct. 22, 2020 , 3:00 PM Although bird brains are tiny, they’re packed with neurons, especially in areas responsible for higher level thinking. Two studies published last month in Science explore the structure and function of avian brains—revealing they are organized similarly to mammals’ and are capable of conscious thought. Watch the video above to learn how “bird brain” is becoming an insult of the past. Continue reading Why bird brains are more brilliant than anyone suspected.

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