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New Insights into Pigeon Vision and Brain Development

Updated 2026-06-17 19:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Research shows that pigeons lock their eyes in place while flying, and our brains have the capacity to form thoughts by birth. These findings challenge existing scientific understanding.

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New Scientist
By the time we’re born, our brains have all the hardware in place to form thoughts, and possibly even some conscious awareness
2026-06-17 16:00 UTC
New Scientist
Bird-mounted headsets and backpacks have revealed the surprising things pigeons do with their eyes when on the wing
2026-06-17 16:00 UTC
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