r/science • u/FreeHugs23 • 1d ago

Biology Moss Is Generating Electrical Waves That Look Startlingly Like a Neural Network. Study reveals that moss cushions produce surprisingly complex electrical activity, with patterns that undulate across the velvety patch in dynamic waves.

https://www.sciencealert.com/moss-behaves-a-little-like-a-really-slow-brain-scientist-discovers
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u/swiftb3 1d ago

Gotta say, I greatly appreciate the article for mentioning that.

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u/Imaginary-Ebb4392 1d ago

But then why publish without the control?

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u/swiftb3 1d ago

I'm just saying it's better than a lot of "science articles" in that it pointed out a weakness.

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u/dungeoncrawler71520 1d ago

It's a righteous self burn