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Will any scientific team present a decoded vocabulary of whale sounds at an international conference by February 2027?
Since 1949, scientists have recorded and studied whale sounds. 20 opinions, 50% Yes
- Yes — 50%
- No — 50%
Deadline: February 28, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
Since 1949, scientists have recorded and studied whale sounds. Modern AI tools are being applied to try to map patterns and meanings in these sounds, which could result in a first partial 'dictionary' of cetaceans.
Source: www.theguardian.com
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How is this event resolved?
Resolução 'Sim' se qualquer grupo de pesquisa apresentar publicamente um léxico ou catálogo decodificado de unidades de comunicação de baleias em conferência científica internacional de bioacústica ou biologia marinha até 28/02/2027, conforme notícia em veículo jornalístico de referência ou programa oficial do evento. Caso contrário, 'Não'.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now Yes has 50% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 50 points, a wrong one costs about 50.