"UC Davis Professor's Groundbreaking 'Conversation' with Humpback Whale Opens Door to Alien Communication"
A team including a UC Davis professor and a scientist from SETI has had a 20-minute "conversation" with a humpback whale in the wild, leading to breakthroughs in understanding non-human intelligence communication. The study suggests that studying humpback whales can help develop "intelligence filters" for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. The researchers observed turn-taking and matching of rhythm during the exchange, indicating cohesion and bonding. The team also plans to study humpback whale communication through bubble rings. This research challenges the assumption that narrow-band radio signals are the only way to make contact with extraterrestrial intelligence.