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Coverage of University of St Andrews in the Nexus archive.

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  • SCIENCEJul 24 · 23:13 UTCHACKER NEWS
    Sperm Whales blow bubbles to achieve restful, vertical sleep

    Sperm whales blow bubbles to achieve restful, vertical sleep. This behavior was observed in a study, with findings reported by the University of St Andrews.

  • SCIENCEJun 24 · 01:00 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Whale calls reveal cultural evolution

    Scientists observed sperm whales in the Mediterranean developing a distinct vocal dialect over 20 years, with groups near the Hellenic Trench off Crete using a faster version of a coda while occasionally reverting to an older dialect. The study highlights cultural evolution in real time and suggests a west-to-east population spread of sperm whales in the region.