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However, because of the descriptive nature of this study, alternative explanations (e.g., the sun compass) could not be excluded. In a follow-up study, research
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However, because of the descriptive nature of this study, alternative explanations (e.g., the sun compass) could not be excluded. In a follow-up study, researchers analyzed body orientations of ruminants in localities where the geomagnetic field is disturbed by high-voltage power lines to determine how local variation in magnetic fields may affect orientation behaviour. This was done by using satellite and aerial images of herds of cattle and field observations of grazing roe deer. Body orientation of both species was random on pastures under or near power lines. Moreover, cattle exposed to various magnetic fields directly beneath or in the vicinity of power lines trending in various magnetic directions exhibited distinct patterns of alignment. The disturbing effect of the power lines on body alignment diminished with the distance from the conductors.[76]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetoreception#In_animals https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetoreception#In_animals
- aaron695 6y agoExactly like I said, fake - No alignment of cattle along geomagnetic field lines found https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00359-011-0628-7 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00359-011-0628-7 I'm not sure what to think about Ig Nobel Prize's. They do promote science as fun and lateral thinking. But their science is often a little slim and it's almost poking fun. But that might be a factor of too many scientists not thinking laterally which is why you might need the Ig Nobel Prize.