“Researchers from the Univ. of Montreal have created a first-of-its-kind electrode-lined crochet beanie that can be used to…conduct EEG brain scans on felines without having to sedate them.”

Aside from being adorable, the little hats assist scientists in learning how to help cats with chronic pain.

Embedded in the article is a video explaining how to crochet feline beanies 🐱

~ Researchers put little hats on #cats to measure their brainwaves ~

#science #crafts #pets

https://www.popsci.com/technology/cat-hat-science/

Researchers put little hats on cats to measure their brainwaves

Faced with uncooperative feline subjects, scientists turned to YouTube for help.

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@dalfen also non-invasive and non-rejected EEG methods are always a bonus point when researching on any lifeform that can't give informed consent like a human could.
@dalfen @catsalad Why did no one think of this sooner? Seems obvious to me??? Oh that's right - because funding and capitalism and shit. Yeah. Got it.