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European robins may “see” Earth\u2019s magnetic fields thanks to a protein in their eyes that\u2019s sensitive to magnetism, possibly giving them a quantum-powered sense of direction. Photo by Jonny Gios\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The bold but often baffling world of deep science, especially when it ventures into the atomic level, is probably the last thing that comes to mind when we think about our beloved birds. Yet, the often-overlooked truth is that everything \u2014 bodies, plants, objects \u2014 is made up of particles. We tend to look for the simplest explanation of everything to satisfy our understanding. But the fact remains, everything about everything is complex, and science reveals that often enough. Well, as it turns out, birds of the air likely use quantum mechanics to navigate their way through the skies.<\/p>\n

Quantum mechanics is the foundational theory in physics that explains how matter and energy behave at their core levels. Without diving too deep into the eye-glazing details, it\u2019s interesting to discover that birds, when flying, don\u2019t rely solely on familiar cues but instead depend heavily on Earth\u2019s magnetic fields. We\u2019ve touched on this before, but how do they see<\/em> it? More recent studies suggest that quantum activity in their retinas might give birds a pattern that they can \u201csee,\u201d and these visible patterns help guide them with incredible accuracy.<\/p>\n

The revealing science of amazing and incredibly in-depth levels of study ties into our current understanding. What we\u2019re discovering is that migrating birds possess unique proteins named cryptochromes within the retina. They form quantum entangled electron pairings when exposed to sunlight. One of the electrons in this pair appears to be influenced by Earth\u2019s magnetic field, potentially giving the bird a heightened sensitivity to its direction. With this, direction becomes a breeze for migrating birds.<\/p>\n

Could Birds Inspire the Next Navigation Tech?<\/h3>\n

Experiments to validate these ideas have confirmed that migrating birds do indeed respond to magnetic information \u201cpresented\u201d to them. We are also aware that magnetic fields fluctuate over time. As they adapt, we, too, can learn how to apply what is natural to the bird and develop newer technologies to help us with our own evolving understanding. After all, our planes apply the same look and feel of birds.<\/p>\n

More directed studies will give us even greater insights as to how these birds move about directionally and without much interference. We might even discover if all living things employ that natural occurrence. What if humans have the same ability, and it has been dormant for ages? How might that help us?<\/p>\n

The science that uncovers these miracles remains a daunting one, one that is difficult for the average layman to decipher. And so, an article like this approaches it on the simplest layer possible. But it is that science that structures how we may live in the future. And it is birds that we can learn from.<\/p>\n

All in all, life and every living thing that navigates our vast world is a testament to the power of the fundamental building blocks that make us. Quantum physics reveals the possibilities behind that, offering a deeper understanding with each passing day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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