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Cuckoos Don’t Sneak Into Other Birds’ Nests—They Barge Right In

74249 Cuckoo birds aren’t just the inspiration for intricate clocks. They’re also shameless parasites. Brood parasites, that is. Many species of cuckoos have been known to leave their eggs in other birds’ nests, letting their young be raised by entirely different species. Scientists used to think that cuckoos would simply wait for the opportune moment… Seguir Leyendo Cuckoos Don’t Sneak Into Other Birds’ Nests—They Barge Right In

Smithsonian - EEUU

Cuckoos Don’t Sneak Into Other Birds’ Nests—They Barge Right In

74249 Cuckoo birds aren’t just the inspiration for intricate clocks. They’re also shameless parasites. Brood parasites, that is. Many species of cuckoos have been known to leave their eggs in other birds’ nests, letting their young be raised by entirely different species. Scientists used to think that cuckoos would simply wait for the opportune moment… Seguir Leyendo Cuckoos Don’t Sneak Into Other Birds’ Nests—They Barge Right In

Smithsonian - EEUU

Cuckoos Don’t Sneak Into Other Birds’ Nests—They Barge Right In

74249 Cuckoo birds aren’t just the inspiration for intricate clocks. They’re also shameless parasites. Brood parasites, that is. Many species of cuckoos have been known to leave their eggs in other birds’ nests, letting their young be raised by entirely different species. Scientists used to think that cuckoos would simply wait for the opportune moment… Seguir Leyendo Cuckoos Don’t Sneak Into Other Birds’ Nests—They Barge Right In

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Like Pinocchio, When You Lie, Your Nose Gives You Away

Like Pinocchio, when a person lies, their nose reveals the fib, new research shows. The area on and around the nose increases in temperature, giving away the anxiety lurking below the surface of an otherwise cool facade. This increase in temperature also occurs when other mental efforts are at play, such as performing a difficult… Seguir Leyendo Like Pinocchio, When You Lie, Your Nose Gives You Away

Smithsonian - EEUU

Like Pinocchio, When You Lie, Your Nose Gives You Away

Like Pinocchio, when a person lies, their nose reveals the fib, new research shows. The area on and around the nose increases in temperature, giving away the anxiety lurking below the surface of an otherwise cool facade. This increase in temperature also occurs when other mental efforts are at play, such as performing a difficult… Seguir Leyendo Like Pinocchio, When You Lie, Your Nose Gives You Away