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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Economist
A recent OECD survey reveals that approximately 20% of adults aged 16 to 65 in wealthy countries have literacy and numeracy skills comparable to those of primary school students. The study highlights a concerning decline in adult literacy over the past decade.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Livescience.com
A new study reveals that carrion crows can count out loud, producing a specific number of caws in response to visual or auditory stimuli, demonstrating numeracy skills similar to human toddlers. This is the first definitive evidence of animals counting through distinct vocalizations, highlighting the crows' sophisticated numerical abilities and vocal control.