“Sea pandas or sadistic killers? These enigmatic creatures invite contradictory labels that say far more about us than them.”
Whales
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In Death, New Life: The Science And Symbolism of a Whale Fall
“When a whale dies, its body creates a new mini ecosystem on the ocean floor—a process full of biological and poetic lessons for those willing to learn them.”
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Recommending stories from Mariana Serapicos, Camille Bromley, Devon Fredericksen, Georgia Brown, and Sarah Golibart Gorman.
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The Mad Scientist and the Killer Whales
“Since 2020, orcas off the coast of Spain and Portugal have sunk several sailing vessels and destroyed hundreds of others. Renaud de Stephanis won’t rest until he stops them.”
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Featuring standout stories by Michael Hall, Sarah Aziza, Ferris Jabr, Adrian Nathan West, and Kyle Chayka.
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Can We Talk to Whales?
“Researchers believe that artificial intelligence may allow us to speak to other species.”
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The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
As January draws to a close, our favorite stories this week included a stirring critical essay, a paean to the world’s greatest boxed meal, a rethinking of psychedelics’ impact on the planet, a profile of a craftsperson at his peak, and an eye-opener about how humpback whales use air in some unexpected ways. 1. Corky […]
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In Alaska, A Mystery Over Disappearing Whales
“Sam Ellis his colleagues have shown that killer whales with living grandmothers are more likely to survive than those without.”