evcilik
@evcilik.bsky.social
Neuroscience master's student who likes art and design,
trying (and sometimes failing) to mix creativity and fun with my profession.
trying (and sometimes failing) to mix creativity and fun with my profession.
During breeding, male humpback whales sing long, complex songs for sexual display. This study investigated how sonar affected their singing behavior. They record whale songs before, during, and after sonar transmissions. The sonar lengthens their songs temporarily.
www.nature.com/articles/350...
www.nature.com/articles/350...
Whale songs lengthen in response to sonar - Nature
Male humpbacks modify their sexual displays when exposed to man-made noise.
www.nature.com
January 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
During breeding, male humpback whales sing long, complex songs for sexual display. This study investigated how sonar affected their singing behavior. They record whale songs before, during, and after sonar transmissions. The sonar lengthens their songs temporarily.
www.nature.com/articles/350...
www.nature.com/articles/350...
Humpback whale songs evolve over time, but what if a few “foreign singers” could spark a complete cultural revolution in song patterns across an entire population? That’s exactly what happened off the east coast of Australia.
www.nature.com/articles/350...
www.nature.com/articles/350...
Cultural revolution in whale songs - Nature
Humpbacks have picked up a catchy tune sung by immigrants from a distant ocean.
www.nature.com
January 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Humpback whale songs evolve over time, but what if a few “foreign singers” could spark a complete cultural revolution in song patterns across an entire population? That’s exactly what happened off the east coast of Australia.
www.nature.com/articles/350...
www.nature.com/articles/350...
Play is often observed in pets like dogs and cats, but could aquarium fish also enjoy games?
Researchers tested 66 species of fish with laser pointers at pet stores, and over 80% responded enthusiastically—especially to red lasers! 🐠✨
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Researchers tested 66 species of fish with laser pointers at pet stores, and over 80% responded enthusiastically—especially to red lasers! 🐠✨
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
December 13, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Play is often observed in pets like dogs and cats, but could aquarium fish also enjoy games?
Researchers tested 66 species of fish with laser pointers at pet stores, and over 80% responded enthusiastically—especially to red lasers! 🐠✨
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Researchers tested 66 species of fish with laser pointers at pet stores, and over 80% responded enthusiastically—especially to red lasers! 🐠✨
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...