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Plant With No Brain Can Count, Study Finds
InnovationMay 14

Plant With No Brain Can Count, Study Finds

Scientists discovered that mimosa pudica plants can track and count light cycles without neurons or a brain, suggesting intelligence may exist beyond nervous systems. The groundbreaking finding could reshape how we understand learning and memory.

Google News - Scientists Discover2 min read
Plants Can Count to Three Without Brains, Study Finds
InnovationApr 1

Plants Can Count to Three Without Brains, Study Finds

Scientists discovered that mimosa pudica plants can count events and learn patterns despite having no neurons. This breakthrough suggests intelligence might exist in every living cell, not just brains.

Google News - Scientists Discover2 min read
Ancient Venus Statue Survived 1,500 Years as a Doorstep
Planet WinsMay 22

Ancient Venus Statue Survived 1,500 Years as a Doorstep

A priceless Roman statue of Venus survived centuries because later occupants accidentally preserved it by using the marble goddess as a stepping stone. The 2nd-century sculpture was discovered in 2018 at Spain's Roman Villa of Salar, one of the country's most spectacular archaeological sites.

Google: archaeological discovery2 min read
West Africa Leaders Unite for Women's Football Growth
SportsApr 21

West Africa Leaders Unite for Women's Football Growth

Seven West African nations are sending their top women's football administrators to Nigeria this weekend for a groundbreaking three-day workshop focused on growing the women's game across the region. The collaboration signals a powerful commitment to elevating women's sports in Africa.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Cambodia Firefighters Save 158,000 Acres Using Satellites
SolutionsMay 20

Cambodia Firefighters Save 158,000 Acres Using Satellites

Local communities around Southeast Asia's largest lake are using satellite technology and traditional knowledge to stop wildfires, restore forests, and bring threatened wildlife back from the brink. The fishing cat has returned after a decade of absence.

Mongabay3 min read