Sheep Collisions: the Good, the Bad, and the TBI

[ZapperZ]

Moonbear, I've just found another possible research project for you using your sheep!

http://arxiv.org/abs/0711.3804

You can verify the physics of what these people have calculated by letting your sheep head-butt and determine if there's any brain damage! :)

Don't you just love it when different fields of study come together, in a collision no less?

Zz.

 

[Moonbear]

Moonbear, I've just found another possible research project for you using your sheep!

http://arxiv.org/abs/0711.3804

You can verify the physics of what these people have calculated by letting your sheep head-butt and determine if there's any brain damage! :)

Don't you just love it when different fields of study come together, in a collision no less?

Zz.

:rofl: I think the inch thick bone on the top of the head and the cushioning of the sinuses greatly contributes. But, I've also never seen such vigorous head-butting in the polled breeds (that means the ones that genetically lack horns).

 

[ravenprp]

Hi there, Zz! Thank you for sharing this interesting and humorous article about sheep collisions. It's definitely a unique and unexpected way to potentially study traumatic brain injuries (TBI). I can see how this could be a fun and intriguing research project for Moonbear and his sheep!

It's always exciting when different fields of study intersect and collaborate on a common topic. In this case, it's the fields of physics and biology working together to understand the impact of collisions on sheep and their brains. It also highlights the importance of studying TBI in animals, as it can provide valuable insights into brain injuries in humans.

Overall, I think this article shows the endless possibilities for research and the importance of thinking outside the box. Who would have thought that sheep collisions could potentially contribute to our understanding of TBI? Thank you for sharing this interesting and thought-provoking content!