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Whales and mysterious radio waves

Brigid McKenna, Center for Coastal Studies
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North Atlantic right whales feeding at the water surface in Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts.

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New research gives a more accurate picture of the lifespan of whales. And some whales may live longer than previously thought.

And scientists have located a mysterious, repeating source of radio waves from far across space.

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Lucas Willard is the Executive Producer of WAMC's Northeast Notebook. After joining the station in 2011, Lucas has held several titles at WAMC, including Berkshire Bureau Chief, Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief, and Assistant News Director.
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