Why woodpeckers don't get concussionspubs.aip.org 20 pointsgotmedium2 years ago1 commentSaveHideCopy link On HNComments−mhaberl2yIn short:False belief: woodpeckers have special shock-absorbing structures in their skulls to prevent brain injury.Real reason why they don't get concussions: small brain size, short impact duration, and brain orientation within the skull.
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False belief: woodpeckers have special shock-absorbing structures in their skulls to prevent brain injury.
Real reason why they don't get concussions: small brain size, short impact duration, and brain orientation within the skull.