February 02, 2011

Article: Birds use quantum theory to literally 'see' Earth's magnetic field as they fly

This potential discovery is fascinating when you consider that:
- Energy travels through magnetics
- Human emotion affects the magnetic field of the earth
- The magnetic field affects weather (earthquakes etc)
If we can figure out how the birds see the magnetic fields, then maybe we can figure out how we can see them also. And that would surely be an an evolutionary step. Exciting stuff!

Here's the article...



Birds may be able to ‘see’ the Earth’s electromagnetic field as they fly through the sky, scientists have suggested.

Many creatures, including all birds, navigate by sensing the direction of the magnetic forces around our planet to guide them.

But now researchers have found that different reactions are produced in the eyes of all avian creatures depending on which way the field spins.


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