When a marine biologist, Shane Gero, saw a stream of blood spread across the water where a group of sperm whales had gathered in the Caribbean, he feared the worst—being injured by one of the whales, perhaps due to a predator attack. But then he saw something unexpected and unusual above the water: the head … Read more
There are questions about reproduction beyond Earth Australian scientists simulated microgravity in the laboratory The sperm system was disrupted, fertilization improved Prolonged microgravity hindered embryo development WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) – As mankind continues to achieve the goal of establishing a long-term presence on the moon and Mars, the question of whether reproduction is possible … Read more
Historical attention has captured the first recorded birth of a sperm whalewhich provides unprecedented insight into the behavior of social species, and based on research published in Sciencethis event reveals a level of collaboration that is changing the way researchers understand cetacean societies. Watching One of Nature’s Most Inevitable Moments For decades, the birth of … Read more
A whale’s first season at sea reveals more than just birth. They show a level of care, cooperation, and communication that scientists are only beginning to understand. An international research group called Project CETI, also known as the Cetacean Translation Initiative, has reported one of the most detailed whale births ever recorded. The … Read more