nervous system
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Although their nervous system contains only about 160,000 neurons, they can still perform complex behaviors such as navigating, interacting socially, learning, and reacting to sensory signals.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Chips, cloud computing and AI "are the nervous system of the modern economy", powering everything from defence to healthcare, EU lawmaker Oliver Schenk said.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Studies have also shown adverse effects on the nervous system, reproduction, the hormonal system and the functioning of certain organs including the heart, according to ANSES.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have created tiny lab-grown brain and spinal cord systems that mimic how movement signals travel through the human nervous system.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
Their target is the nervous system, whether the victim is an insect or a warm-blooded animal.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
