Scientists say they have discovered a ‘phonetic alphabet’ in whale sounds

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Scientists have accomplished a great feat. They have identified previously unknown complexities in whale communication by analyzing thousands of recorded sequences of sperm whale clicks with artificial intelligence. Variations in tempo, rhythm and length of … Read more

Scientists say they have discovered a ‘phonetic alphabet’ in whale sounds

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Scientists have accomplished a great feat. They have identified previously unknown complexities in whale communication by analyzing thousands of recorded sequences of sperm whale clicks with artificial intelligence. Variations in tempo, rhythm and length of … Read more

‘Dancing’ raisins – a simple kitchen experiment shows how objects can draw energy from their environment and come to life

Scientific discoveries do not always require a high-tech laboratory or a large budget. Many people have a first-class laboratory in their own home: their kitchen. The kitchen offers plenty of opportunities to view and discover what physicists call soft matter and complex liquids. Everyday phenomena, like Cheerios clustering in milk or rings left behind when … Read more

‘Dancing’ raisins – a simple kitchen experiment shows how objects can draw energy from their environment and come to life

Scientific discoveries do not always require a high-tech laboratory or a large budget. Many people have a first-class laboratory in their own home: their kitchen. The kitchen offers plenty of opportunities to view and discover what physicists call soft matter and complex liquids. Everyday phenomena, like Cheerios clustering in milk or rings left behind when … Read more

Seismic data shows that ocean waves are gaining strength as the planet warms

In November 2022, Hurricane Nicole’s intense waves eroded the land beneath several homes in Daytona Beach, Florida. AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell Together, these and other recent seismic studies complement results from climate and ocean research showing that storms and waves are increasing as the climate warms. A coastal warning The oceans have absorbed about 90% of … Read more