DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF
By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane
WHALE OF A TALE: MIT DECODES WHALES' ALPHABET
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- MIT scientists are using AI machine learning to analyze and decipher the complex communications system used by sperm whales. They appear to have their own alphabet. Here are some facts:
- MIT scientists have discovered a highly sophisticated communications system that sperm whales are using to speak with each other
- It's very similar to human phonetics
- The scientists believe it's comprised of the whales' own alphabet
- They say their songs or calls "are capable of expressing a wider space of meanings than previously thought"
- They speak by coda, which are bursts of clicks
- MIT has detected 9,000 codas, which the whales embellish with tempo, rhythm changes & more
- Sperm whales have 1 of the largest brains, live in groups, delegate duties and are having very complex conversations in the depths of the ocean
- Thanks to MIT scientists, their complex social world is being unveiled
- Look out Taylor Swift - when these crooner's sentimental songs are released who knows where they'll be on the charts!
NEW SCIENCE: WHINING TO FRIENDS COULD MAKE YOU HAPPIER
- In a new study, researchers find a good moan or whine may contribute to your happiness. Here's what we know:
- Southwest University researchers claim whining can mitigate negative emotions
- Whiners seek social support and may find it in friends and relatives
- Co-rumination (excessive discussion of negative issues) was found to be associated with life satisfaction and happiness
- Especially supportive co-rumination resulted in positive results
- So don't hold back. It's whine time. You may appear obnoxious and fulsome to your friends and relatives...but at least you'll be happy.
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