Scientists Keep Finding the Same Mysterious Beat Across the Animal Kingdom, From Fireflies to Sea Lions
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“Researchers have observed a consistent rhythmic beat in the communication of diverse species, ranging from fireflies to sea lions. This suggests that evolution may have tuned animal signaling to match the rhythm of neurons.”
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