National Science Why don't woodpecker brains get damaged from pecking? They're tiny, scientists say 4:42pm July 14, 2022 by Jon Hamilton Science Animals National Share URL copied to clipboard! Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. 300x250 Ad More All Things Considered National Vermont Judge releases Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi World News U.S. supports ally Israel at the International Court of Justice by Carrie Kahn 300x250 Ad Support quality journalism, like the story above, with your gift right now. Donate