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The Brain Seatbelt: Why Woodpeckers Don't Get Concussions
Discover the incredible physics and biomechanics that allow woodpeckers to slam their heads into trees at 15 mph without getting a concussion.
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Discover the incredible physics and biomechanics that allow woodpeckers to slam their heads into trees at 15 mph without getting a concussion.