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[Posts Of Cats @PostsOfCats]

same software, different hardware

[Shining Science @ShiningScience]

🚨 New research reveals that birdwatching can literally rewire the human brain.

For years, enthusiasts have touted the peaceful nature of birdwatching, but new neuroscientific evidence suggests the hobby offers far more than just relaxation. Researchers have discovered that expert birders possess significant structural differences in their brains compared to novices. These specialized neural pathways allow them to identify even unfamiliar species with remarkable speed and accuracy. Much like the cognitive shifts seen in polyglots or professional pianists, the act of birding appears to fine-tune the brain's visual and auditory processing centers, turning a casual interest into a powerful exercise in neuroplasticity.

This discovery highlights the brain's incredible ability to adapt and specialize based on our environment and interests. By consistently distinguishing subtle variations in plumage, song, and flight patterns, birdwatchers effectively rewire their minds to perceive details that others might miss. The study suggests that such expertise is not an innate talent but rather a result of prolonged practice that reshapes the cortex. Whether you are a seasoned field guide or a backyard enthusiast, this research reinforces the idea that engaging deeply with the natural world is not just a pastime—it is a cognitive investment that sharpens the mind for a lifetime.

source: University of Zurich. Birdwatching reshapes the brain in a similar way to learning a language or instrument. ScienceDaily.

[Kaizen D. Asiedu @thatsKAIZEN]

Charlie was shot because he was honest.

America, we can’t keep doing this.

[phoenix @Bold_Phoenix_]

@GovofCO @briantylercohen Don't you want to keep our TABOR refunds for your own spending??

[phoenix @Bold_Phoenix_]

Let the lawsuits begin

[Brandon Richard @BrandonLRichard]

BREAKING: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs SB25-003 into law, banning the manufacture of and severely restricting the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines. #coleg #copolitics @DenverChannel

[Colorado House Republicans @COHouseGOP]

Today, the governor signed SB25-003, which is the most extreme gun bill to ever pass in the country. We debated this bill for 13 hours on the House floor - not including many more hours in committees and the Senate. Now, it is up to the courts to strike this clear assault on our Second Amendment rights.

#copolitics #coleg

[phoenix @Bold_Phoenix_]

Griswold belongs in jail, not as AG.

[Jena Griswold @JenaGriswold]

I’m Jena Griswold and I am running to be Colorado’s next Attorney General. As AG, I will stand up to Trump, prioritize common sense gun safety reforms, and safeguard our land, air, and water.

Help our campaign get off to a strong start! https://t.co/0SlabBGA9X

[Autism Capital 🧩 @AutismCapital]

Wonder what the condoms could be used for? 🤔

[Curiosity @MAstronomers]

Hubble Captures Vivid Auroras on Jupiter

[Curiosity @MAstronomers]

This iconic photograph is still considered one of the most-terrifying space photographs to date. Astronaut Bruce McCandless II became the first human being to perform spacewalk without a safety tether linked to a spacecraft. He floated completely untethered in space with nothing but his Manned Maneuvering Unit keeping him alive.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

No one, presently, sees the Moon rotate like this. That's because it's tidally locked to the Earth, showing us only one side.

But thanks to the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, this virtual rotation movie has been composed.

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

January 2025 brings a rare sight: six planets aligning, with Mercury joining for seven. Visible starting January 21 after sunset, you can see Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn without gear. Telescope needed for Neptune, Uranus.

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Spanish artist Sergi Cadenas creates stunning paintings that transform as you move from one side to the other

[James Lucas @JamesLucasIT]

The incomprehensible scale of Space 🧵

1. Perspective is everything. Feel small yet?

[Diana Dukic @diana_dukic]

Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.

- Arthur C. Clarke

[phoenix @Bold_Phoenix_]

@JohnE_Fabb I voted for you; can't stand Crow.

[phoenix @Bold_Phoenix_]

@AreMond2 Because people are purple. They're capable of voting for both parties for different duties.

[phoenix @Bold_Phoenix_]

@BlackKnight10k Because people are purple, not blue or red.

[Amala Ekpunobi @amalaekpunobi]

Trump won an election and now I’m seeing leftists say they want to deport every Latino that voted for him, they want to end interracial relationships with white people, and they want black men who voted for him to die at the hands of police. Trump voters are the racist ones, though? Rightttt righttt

[Cenk Uygur @cenkuygur]

Trump and MAGA - congratulations. I hate it and I think it's huge mistake. But you won fair and square. Trump tried to steal the last election, but he won this one. And that's also democracy. If the American people want him back in, that's the final word! I believe in democracy.