Your Followed Topics

science / music7 months ago

Ronan The Head-Bopping Sea Lion Proves Animals Can Keep A Beat

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ap-sci-dancing-sea-lion_n_6813a9c9e4b02f012970d001https://www.thetimes.com/uk/science/article/sea-lion-with-rhythm-blows-scientific-theory-out-of-the-water-l5hjs5xlhhttps://www.nbcnews.com/science/weird-science/ronan-sea-lion-can-keep-beat-better-humans-rcna204136
Huffpost.com and 11 more
Ronan The Head-Bopping Sea Lion Proves Animals Can Keep A Beat Open in Huffpost.com
Highlights
  • Ronan the sea lion, age 15, proves marine mammals can understand and respond to music.
  • Studies show animals like sea lions, parrots, and primates can perceive rhythm, expanding animal intelligence.
  • Cultural factors, like Hollywood's musical scenes, shape how we see animals' musical abilities and cognition.
Vote 12
0

References

Sea lion with rhythm blows scientific theory out of the water

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/science/article/sea-lion-with-rhythm-blows-scientific-theory-out-of-the-water-l5hjs5xlhThetimes.com
Sea lion with rhythm blows scientific theory out of the water

Ronan the sea lion can keep a beat better than humans

https://www.nbcnews.com/science/weird-science/ronan-sea-lion-can-keep-beat-better-humans-rcna204136Nbcnews.com
Ronan the sea lion can keep a beat better than humans

Scientists once thought only humans could bob to music. Ronan the sea lion helped prove them wrong

https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientists-once-thought-only-humans-152226581.htmlYahoo.com
Scientists once thought only humans could bob to music. Ronan the sea lion helped prove them wrong

Scientists once thought only humans could bob to music. Ronan the sea lion helped prove them wrong

https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/scientists-thought-humans-bob-music-ronan-sea-lion-121361448Abcnews.go.com
Scientists once thought only humans could bob to music. Ronan the sea lion helped prove them wrong

Scientists once thought only humans could bob to music. Ronan the sea lion helped prove them wrong

https://apnews.com/article/ronan-dancing-sea-lion-boogie-wonderland-ef575607db2f710fe102e2dd7c994049Apnews.com
Scientists once thought only humans could bob to music. Ronan the sea lion helped prove them wrong

Bopping sea lion can keep a beat better than many humans

https://www.newsweek.com/bopping-sea-lion-beat-musicality-ronan-california-2066712Newsweek.com
Bopping sea lion can keep a beat better than many humans

Sensorimotor synchronization to rhythm in an experienced sea lion rivals that of humans - Scientific Reports

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-95279-1Nature.com
Sensorimotor synchronization to rhythm in an experienced sea lion rivals that of humans - Scientific Reports

Ronan the Sea Lion Is Probably Better Than You at Keeping a Beat

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/science/ronan-sea-lion-beats-rhythm.htmlNytimes.com
Ronan the Sea Lion Is Probably Better Than You at Keeping a Beat

Dancing sea lion, disco beat challenge how scientists view music

https://www.cleveland.com/science/2025/05/dancing-sea-lion-disco-beat-challenge-how-scientists-view-music.htmlCleveland.com
Dancing sea lion, disco beat challenge how scientists view music

This Adorable Sea Lion Can Keep a Beat Better Than Some Humans

https://www.sciencealert.com/this-adorable-sea-lion-can-keep-a-beat-better-than-some-humansSciencealert.com
This Adorable Sea Lion Can Keep a Beat Better Than Some Humans

Ronan the head-bobbing sea lion proves animals can keep a beat: ‘No human was better’

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/02/ronan-musical-sea-lionTheguardian.com
Ronan the head-bobbing sea lion proves animals can keep a beat: ‘No human was better’

Related Topics

musicsciencecognitionstudylifeanimalperceptionseaanimal cognitionronanronan the sea lionmusic perception

0 Comments

Be the first to comment

Add your thoughts and get the conversation going.

Top 595 Internet News Today

#1
Selena Quintanilla's Dad Abraham Dead
#1 out of 59524.9M est. views2.04%
celebrities7h ago

Selena Quintanilla's Dad Abraham Dead

https://www.tmz.com/2025/12/13/selena-quintanilla-dad-abraham-dead/https://abc7.com/post/abraham-quintanilla-death-father-tejano-music-icon-selena-has-died-son-ab-iii-says/18283408/https://www.eonline.com/news/1426167/selena-quintanillas-dad-abraham-quintanilla-jr-dead-at-86
Tmz.com and 10 more
  • Abraham Quintanilla Jr., father of slain singer Selena Quintanilla Perez, has died at 86.
  • NBC News notes Quintanilla Jr. rose to prominence as a driving force behind his daughter’s global success.
  • In his later years, Quintanilla Jr. ran Q-Productions and led the Selena Foundation to aid underprivileged children.
Vote 48
0
#2
White House slams House Dems releasing Epstein photos showing Trump, Clinton, Woody Allen
#2 out of 59516.3M est. views0.00%
crime1d ago

White House slams House Dems releasing Epstein photos showing Trump, Clinton, Woody Allen

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-slams-house-dems-releasing-epstein-photos-showing-trump-clinton-woody-allenhttps://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/epstein-files-trove-pictures-house-democrats/https://www.thedailybeast.com/rock-billionaire-jimmy-buffett-pictured-in-epstein-and-friends-photo-dump/
Foxnews.com and 38 more
  • Democrats urge the DOJ to fully open Epstein's files to the public, citing serious questions raised by the released visuals.
  • A Victoria's Secret party photo in 1997 shows Trump with Epstein, highlighting long-standing social proximity rather than proven misconduct.
  • A framed photo with Bill Clinton's signature alongside Epstein and Maxwell underscores ongoing political and social connections.
Vote 50
0
#3
Hailee Steinfeld Pregnant, Having First Baby With Josh Allen
#3 out of 5958.1M est. views11.56%
celebrities23h ago

Hailee Steinfeld Pregnant, Having First Baby With Josh Allen

https://www.tmz.com/2025/12/12/hailee-steinfeld-pregnant-josh-allen/https://people.com/hailee-steinfeld-josh-allen-expecting-first-baby-7502757https://www.today.com/parents/celebrity/hailee-steinfeld-pregnant-josh-allen-1st-child-rcna248945
Tmz.com and 26 more
  • BuzzFeed notes the pregnancy announcement arrived after a sequence of public relationship milestones, including the couple's May wedding.
  • Hailee Steinfeld revealed that she's pregnant with her first child, and she showed off her baby bump.
  • Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are officially engaged after a year together, Gomez shared the update on Instagram on Dec. 11.
Vote 49
0
#4
Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer Divorcing After Over 7 Years of Marriage
#4 out of 5951.2M est. views0.00%
celebrities20h ago

Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer Divorcing After Over 7 Years of Marriage

https://www.tmz.com/2025/12/12/amy-schumer-chris-fischer-divorcing/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/scotus-blockbuster-case-2026-golden-globe-noms_n_6936a122e4b0a1c98be2a8f0/liveblog_693cc491e4b07bcd2545021ehttps://www.eonline.com/news/1425760/amy-schumer-husband-chris-fischer-break-up
Tmz.com and 19 more
  • Amy Schumer and Chris Fischer confirm they are ending their marriage, focusing on co-parenting their son Gene and preserving privacy.
  • Schumer reiterates that the split has nothing to do with weight loss or autism and remains a private, cohesive separation.
  • The couple, who began dating in 2017 and married in 2018, share a son born in May 2019, anchoring their united family amid the breakup.
Vote 42
0
#5
Anger at Lionel Messi 'GOAT' India tour as fans throw chairs and bottles at stadium event
#5 out of 595721.3K est. views0.00%
sports12h ago

Anger at Lionel Messi 'GOAT' India tour as fans throw chairs and bottles at stadium event

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g66nll48dohttps://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/lionel-messi-india-tour-fan-chaos-inter-miami-b2883818.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/dec/13/lionel-messi-india-tour-chaos-angry-fans-seats-pitch-kolkata
Bbc.co.uk and 16 more
  • Security struggled as fans threw bottles and the Salt Lake Stadium faced chaos during Messi's India appearance.
  • AP reports confirm chaotic start as fans storm the field and objects are hurled while security struggles to hold the line.
  • West Bengal's chief minister apologized for mismanagement and set up a committee to investigate and prevent repeats.
Vote 36
0
#6
Social media star dies aged 9 after Ariana Grande sent message amid cancer fight
#6 out of 5951.1M est. views514.76%
health18h ago

Social media star dies aged 9 after Ariana Grande sent message amid cancer fight

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/social-media-star-dies-aged-36395696https://people.com/social-media-star-brie-bird-dies-age-9-after-documenting-life-stage-4-cancer-11788984https://nypost.com/2025/12/13/entertainment/social-media-star-brie-bird-dies-at-age-9-following-stage-4-cancer-battle/
Mirror.co.uk and 4 more
  • The Mirror notes Brie Bird died at nine after a five-year fight with neuroblastoma, sharing her life online and inspiring thousands of fans.
  • Ariana Grande reached out with gifts and messages, highlighting how fan-celebrity bonds can comfort a child facing cancer and lift a family’s spirits.
  • Brie’s online community grew to about 650,000 followers, showing how families facing pediatric cancer rally around from online support networks.
Vote 36
0
#7
Preservation group sues Trump administration over White House ballroom project
#7 out of 59522.7M est. views0.00%
politics1d ago

Preservation group sues Trump administration over White House ballroom project

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/preservation-group-sues-trump-administration-white-house-ballroom-projecthttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-white-house-ballroom-lawsuit-national-trust-for-historic-preservation/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c07555m4710o
Foxnews.com and 14 more
  • The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a federal lawsuit to halt construction until mandated reviews and public input are completed.
  • The suit argues no president may raze or alter federal property without due process, public comment, and congressional involvement.
  • The reference notes a broader legal framework that the White House says supports modernization, while the suit argues the project skipped mandated reviews.
Vote 49
0
#8
Legendary Utah coach Kyle Whittingham steps down
#8 out of 595584.3K est. views10.10%
sports1d ago

Legendary Utah coach Kyle Whittingham steps down

https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/12/12/utah-utes-kyle-whittingham-retiring-leaves-lasting-legacy/https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/kyle-whittingham-steps-down-utah/https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-utes/2025/12/12/utah-football-coach-kyle/
Deseret.com and 11 more
  • Utah officially introduced Morgan Scalley as the next head coach, marking a formal transition after Kyle Whittingham steps down.
  • Whittingham retires after 21 seasons, paving Scalley's path to lead Utah with the defensive identity at the program’s core.
  • Scalley, a former All-American safety and longtime staffer, has shaped Utah’s identity since 2007 and is seen as uniquely equipped to lead.
Vote 40
0
#9
Sources: Mets, IF Polanco agree on 2-year pact
#9 out of 595103.4K est. views66.42%
sports5h ago

Sources: Mets, IF Polanco agree on 2-year pact

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47294114/mets-jorge-polanco-agree-2-year-deal-sources-sayhttps://nypost.com/2025/12/13/sports/mets-sign-infielder-jorge-polanco-for-40-million-after-losing-pete-alonso/https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/12/mets-to-sign-jorge-polanco.html
Espn.com and 4 more
  • Jorge Polanco and the New York Mets agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract, signaling a major roster upgrade for a reshaped lineup.
  • Polanco is expected to play first base and serve as DH, offering balance while remaining versatile across positions for the Mets.
  • The move marks the Mets’ first big step after Alonso and Díaz departures, signaling a rapid roster reset with added infield depth.
Vote 31
0
#10
Apple releases iOS 26.2 with Liquid Glass tweaks, CarPlay changes, more [Release notes] - 9to5Mac
#10 out of 595156.2K est. views3.83%
technology1d ago

Apple releases iOS 26.2 with Liquid Glass tweaks, CarPlay changes, more [Release notes] - 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2025/12/12/apple-releases-ios-26-2-with-liquid-glass-tweaks-carplay-changes-much-more/https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/12/with-ios-26-2-apple-lets-you-roll-back-liquid-glass-again-this-time-on-the-lock-screen/https://www.theverge.com/news/839534/apple-iphone-ipad-mac-update-26-2
9to5mac.com and 7 more
  • iOS 26.2 adds AirDrop codes that stay valid for 30 days, reducing accidental sharing windows.
  • Podcasts gains features like automatically generated chapters and transcript notes to streamline listening.
  • Forbes notes iOS 26.2 is a critical update for 1 billion iPhones, signaling broad impact across devices.
Vote 25
0

Explore Your Interests

Unlimited Access
Personalized Feed
Full Experience
or
By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy.. You also agree to receive our newsletters, you can opt-out any time.

Explore Your Interests

Create an account and enjoy content that interests you with your personalized feed

Unlimited Access
Personalized Feed
Full Experience
or
By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy.. You also agree to receive our newsletters, you can opt-out any time.

Advertisement

Advertisement