They love street food scraps, they’re often a bit mangled looking but they’re also incredibly smart? 

Research on pigeon intelligence has picked up serious speed these last few years that has found these birds have some serious brains. 

Not only can they solve incredibly complex mathematics but in some cases they can even identify deadly tumors.  

Dr Sophie Calabretto gets a pigeon intelligence blow-by-blow from Cosmos Magazine journalist Petra Stock.

They love street food scraps, they’re often a bit mangled looking but they’re also incredibly smart? 
Research on pigeon intelligence has picked up serious speed these last few years that has found these birds have some serious brains. 
Not only can they solve incredibly complex mathematics but in some cases they can even identify deadly tumors.  
Dr Sophie Calabretto gets a pigeon intelligence blow-by-blow from Cosmos Magazine journalist Petra Stock.

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free. 

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free.

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