The Quantum Compass: Birds May Use Physics to Navigate
A European Robin, one of the key species in magnetoreception research, may rely on quantum entanglement to sense the Earth’s magnetic field. © Santiago Caballero Carrera
Avian Biology

The Quantum Compass: Birds May Use Physics to Navigate

A light-sensitive protein in birds’ eyes may help them perceive magnetic fields, suggesting that evolution has crafted a quantum compass for migration.

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A Northern Lapwing is being carefully processed for research before release. Studies like this provide vital data on migration and survival. © Eunbi Kwon, Department of Ornithology, Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence

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