Smaller Brains Sometimes Think Better

In a new comparative study of animal brains, it was revealed that the size of the brain is not necessarily a clear indicator that more mass equals more smarts. In a paper published in the November 17 issue of the respected scientific journal Current Biology, researchers report that insects wi... [ read more >> ]

Insects may be exhibiting consciousness as well.

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Insects may be exhibiting consciousness as well.