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Historic Sperm Whale Birth Reveals Cooperative Pod Care
science12 days ago

Historic Sperm Whale Birth Reveals Cooperative Pod Care

Researchers captured the first recorded birth of a sperm whale, showing a coordinated group response as multiple females surround and assist the mother and newborn, suggesting a shared social role within the pod and challenging previous notions of whale individuality; the findings, published in Science based on long-term CETI observations, imply complex intelligence and cultural transmission in whale societies.

The motherhood sweet spot: two to three kids linked to longer life
health25 days ago

The motherhood sweet spot: two to three kids linked to longer life

A Finnish twin study of almost 15,000 women found that having about two to three children is associated with the slowest aging and longest life, while having far more (around 6.8) or not having children is linked to higher mortality and faster biological aging; age at childbirth also matters, with earlier births tied to faster aging. The findings show associations, not causation, and researchers caution against changing personal reproductive plans based on this study, noting that many factors influence aging and lifespan.