ScienceSeabirds racing home over the ocean can get jet-lagged

A new study of Manx shearwaters finds that the seabirds, which can fly hundreds of kilometers a day over the North Atlantic, experience jet lag during their journeys. Because they navigate by the Sun, the disruption measurably skews their compass.

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AArs Technica★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 11:15Original