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The Whalphabet: Scientists Come Closer to Understanding Whale Communication
Scientists from the New York-based Project CETI, with the help of artificial intelligence, have found patterns in the calls of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) and translated them into a phonetic alphabet.
Giant Hummingbirds and Mini Backpacks
In May 2024, a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that what was previously considered to be the giant hummingbird (genus Patagona) was actually two distinct species.
ANALYSIS | Japanese Marriage Law May Cause Everyone to Have the Surname Sato by 2531
Unlike many other developed nations, Japan still legally requires married couples to have the same last name. A new study led by Hiroshi Yoshida of Tohoku University projected that because of these restrictive marriage laws, everyone living in Japan might have the surname “Sato” by the year 2531.
Never Before Seen Images and 3D Model of the Titanic
The deep sea mapping company Magellan Ltd. has created the first ever full sized 3-D digital model of the Titanic, revealing never before seen details of the famous shipwreck.
New Research Suggests That T-Rex Had Lips
In modern media, the vast majority of dinosaurs have been depicted as terrifying monsters with bony, hairless, and leathery bodies. However, modern studies have shown that that might not be the case.
Fact Check: When it Comes to MACC Disinformation, the Third Time Isn't the Charm. (It’s Still False).
Patterns of deceitful behaviour attempting to mislead both journalists and the public make clear that the VSB is no longer negligent in their casual relationship with the truth on the matter.