All articles tagged with #bubble rings
Originally Published 7 months ago — by sciencealert.com
A new study suggests that humpback whales blowing bubble rings underwater may be attempting to communicate with humans, showing playful and non-aggressive behavior near boats and swimmers, but more research is needed to confirm their intentions.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Daily Mail
Scientists have discovered that humpback whales create smoke ring-like bubbles as a playful and possibly communicative gesture towards humans, which could provide insights into how extraterrestrial civilizations might attempt contact, supporting the idea that intelligent non-human species use curiosity and friendly interactions to communicate.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ZME Science
Scientists have observed humpback whales creating symmetrical bubble rings during peaceful encounters with humans, suggesting a possible form of communication or playful interaction, which may offer insights into non-verbal intelligence and interspecies signaling.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Daily Galaxy
Researchers from the SETI Institute and UC Davis have observed humpback whales creating bubble rings in a manner that may indicate intentional communication, potentially offering insights into non-human intelligence and serving as a terrestrial analog for understanding extraterrestrial communication.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by PetaPixel
Scientists have captured the first photographs of humpback whales blowing bubble rings during friendly interactions with humans, suggesting a possible form of social or playful communication. These behaviors, observed in various locations worldwide, may indicate a level of curiosity and non-aggressive interaction, contributing to understanding non-human intelligence and communication methods.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Earth.com
Scientists have documented humpback whales creating bubble rings during friendly encounters with humans, suggesting these behaviors may serve as a form of play, curiosity, or communication, and providing rare insights into nonhuman creativity and potential interspecies interaction.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by BBC Wildlife Magazine
Scientists have observed humpback whales creating bubble rings during friendly encounters with humans, which appear to be attempts at communication. These behaviors, along with previous studies on whale calls and tool use, suggest complex social interactions and potential messaging efforts, drawing parallels to interstellar signal analysis. The research aims to better understand animal communication and develop methods to interpret non-verbal signals, with implications for both terrestrial and extraterrestrial life detection.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Phys.org
Scientists have observed humpback whales creating large bubble rings during friendly interactions with humans, a behavior that may serve as play or communication, expanding understanding of whale social behaviors and aiding in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.