Why big brains are rare

Why big brains are rare 12/29/2016 09:35 AM EST Do big-brained creatures steal energy for them from other organs or eat more to supply this expensive tissue? New work in large-brained fish suggests skimping elsewhere is not enough to meet the energy demands of an extreme brain. Full story at https://source.wustl.edu/2016/12/big-brains-rare/ Source Washington University in St. Louis This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent to mantiskhiralla@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111