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Science
fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: Suck-up chatbots can encourage real-life rudeness

Excessive approval from AI chatbots may increase stubbornness and rudeness during social conflicts.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Scientists saw a sperm whale giving birth. And then things got weird

Sperm whales exhibited unprecedented cooperative behavior during a calf's birth, revealing new insights into their social dynamics and communication.
Parenting
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

The Astonishing Lessons of a Sperm-Whale Birth

Sperm-whale calves are helpless at birth, requiring communal support from family and non-kin to survive their first hours.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Moby Dick was right! Sperm whales do HEADBUTT each other, study finds

Sperm whales have been observed headbutting each other, confirming long-held maritime accounts and literature references.
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Philosophy
fromAeon
5 months ago

What would it mean if we were able to 'speak' with whales? | Aeon Videos

Whale song recordings from the 1950s transformed human perceptions, spurred conservation efforts, and inspired Project CETI to decode sperm whale communication toward interspecies dialogue.
fromTasting Table
5 months ago

Whale Poop Was An Original Mix-In For The World's Oldest Ice Cream Flavor - Tasting Table

Whether you like simple chocolate or vanilla, or prefer something decadent like jamocha almond fudge covered in strawberries and caramel sauce, it's hard to top ice cream as one of the greatest desserts ever made. But refreshing ice cream recipes have come a long way since the treat was first created, and thankfully, progress means we no longer use ambergris - which is essentially whale poop.
Food & drink
Environment
fromwww.ocregister.com
6 months ago

Sperm whales Kiwi and Guava spotted off California coast

Two sperm whales, named Kiwi and Guava, were sighted seven miles off Dana Point on Sept. 16, representing a rare Southern California occurrence.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
8 months ago

This Caribbean Island Offers a Once-in-a-Lifetime Wildlife Experience

Swimming with sperm whales off Dominica offers a unique and intimate wildlife experience that combines adventure and education about these majestic animals.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
10 months ago

'The Americas' Creative Team Didn't Just Capture Some of the Best Sperm Whale Footage Ever, They Made a Landmark Discovery

Sperm whales diving to the ocean floor has been observed for the first time in 'The Americas', showcasing a groundbreaking moment in wildlife filmmaking.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Sperm Whale Teeth and Bones

A South Carolina man pleaded guilty to importing and selling protected sperm whale parts illegally, highlighting issues of wildlife trafficking.
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