Tag: Indiana University
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When the Sky Went Dim: How the 2024 Solar Eclipse Triggered a False Dawn Chorus in Birds
The 2024 total solar eclipse that swept across North America did more than dazzle observers; it offered a rare natural experiment for scientists studying how light shapes animal behavior. A new study shows that 29 species of birds altered their vocalizations before, during, and after the eclipse, and many answered the sun’s return with a…
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When the Sun Went Dark: How the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Sparked a False Dawn Chorus in Birds
Overview: A Celestial Event Influencing Birdsong The total solar eclipse of April 2024 swept across North America, dimming the sky and momentarily disrupting daytime life. While many observers tracked the path of totality with awe, researchers saw an opportunity to study how birds respond to sudden shifts in light. A collaborative effort led by Indiana…
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Birds Sing a False Dawn: How the 2024 Solar Eclipse Tricked Wildlife Commons
Overview: An Eclipse That Rewrote Birdsong The total solar eclipse of April 2024 swept across North America, but humans weren’t the only ones listening for the drama in the sky. A new study reveals that at least 29 bird species altered their vocalizations before, during, and after the eclipse, with many birds spraying out a…
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IU Researchers Combine Sound Waves And AI To Power Faster Biomedical Research
AI-Driven Acoustofluidics: A New Era for Biomedical Research Researchers at the Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering are blending acoustofluidics with artificial intelligence to accelerate biomedical discovery. Acoustofluidics, the manipulation of cells and chemical components in liquids using sound waves, sits at the intersection of physics, engineering and biology. Led by Feng…