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Humpback Whales

Humpback whale communication is both ancient and complex, and researchers are still decoding it. Join Ira Flatow on Science Friday to hear more about how they say hello, and the mystery of sudden changes to their elaborate mating songs. Plus why even complex communication can fall short of being ‘language.’see more
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Humpback Whales

Humpback whale communication is both ancient and complex, and researchers are still decoding it. Join Ira Flatow on Science Friday to hear more about how they say hello, and the mystery of sudden changes to their elaborate mating songs. Plus why even complex communication can fall short of being ‘language.’see more
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A male and female couple are looking at the camera and smiling while a small crowd of people is dancing behind them.
Meet Philadelphia’s House Dancers Preserving the Soul of the Scene
A tight-knit, intergenerational community revives Philly’s soulful and inclusive house scene.
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