Sharks Have a Sixth Sense—and It’s Electrifying

Sharks don’t just rule the ocean with speed and strength—they also come equipped with an incredible hidden ability: a sixth sense that helps them detect electromagnetic fields in water.  This built-in superpower is thanks to tiny gel-filled canals on their snouts called ampullae of Lorenzini. These special organs can detect the faint electric fields produced ... Read more
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