The "Barcodes" Powering These Tiny Songbirds' Memories May Also Help Human Memory
Podcast |
Short Wave
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NPR
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audio
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Astronomy
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Life Sciences
Nature
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Science
Publication Date |
Apr 05, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:08:58
Tiny, black-capped chickadees have big memories. They stash food in hundreds to thousands of locations in the wild – and then come back to these stashes when other food sources are low. Now, researchers at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute think neural activity that works like a barcode may be to thank for this impressive feat — and that it might be a clue for how memories work across species. Curious about other animal behavior mysteries? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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