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The Secret behind Songbirds' Magnetic Migratory Sense

The Secret behind Songbirds' Magnetic Migratory Sense

Science Quickly

August 4, 20214m 9s

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Show Notes

A molecule found in the retinas of European robins seems to be able to sense weak magnetic fields, such as that of Earth, after it is exposed to light.

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