The "Barcodes" Powering These Tiny Songbirds' Memories May Also Help Human Memory
The "Barcodes" Powering These Tiny Songbirds' Memories May Also Help Human Memory  
Podcast: Short Wave
Published On: Fri Apr 05 2024
Description: Tiny, black-capped chickadees have big memories. They stash food in hundreds to thousands of locations in the wild – and then come back to these stashes when other food sources are low. Now, researchers at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute think neural activity that works like a barcode may be to thank for this impressive feat — and that it might be a clue for how memories work across species. Curious about other animal behavior mysteries? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy