Nature
September 28, 2022

Humpback Whales 8,700 Miles Apart Are Found Singing the Same Songs

Few of us rarely get to hear the beautiful and haunting sound of whale songs. But if you have, the tunes won't all be the same. Whales, like humans, experience cultural evolution through their sounds. The songs of male humpback whales, for instance, actually evolve when individual whales change, alter, or embellish parts of a standard song sequence and others in the group pick up on it and pass it along.

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Cats
September 27, 2022

Watch a Tiny Kitten Named Pinky Adorably “Attack” a Man’s Ear

A one-month-old kitten named Pinky has garnered over 4.5 million views (and counting) on Youtube for her adorable nibbling. In the viral video, Pinky is nestled in between the head of a “stern man,” and a pillow, playfully biting his ear and kneading him. The sweet cat takes breaks from endearingly “attacking” him to clean off her paws and rest her eyes.

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Health
September 27, 2022

Study Reveals How Many Steps You Should Walk a Day To Stay Healthy

Do you move at every opportunity, or are you more of a couch potato? Many of us sit for long stretches at work or enjoy a good Netflix binge in our downtime. But, this all means that we don't move as much as we should for optimal health. A new study published in Jama International Medicine confirms that the more you walk, the lower your risk of cancer and other conditions. Quality is important, too.

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