To See Where a Whale Has Been, Look in Its Mouth
The baleen that hangs from the jaws of some whale species contains clues about their migrations and diets -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
How Electricians Can Win More Business With Marketing
Electricians traditionally get new business through word-of-mouth referrals. If you work alone as a contractor, referrals may be the only way you generate new business. Some electricians work as a team for a larger company that has a budget for adver.....»»
Nick Kroll rapidly cycling through "Big Mouth" voices is impressive to watch
Sometimes, when you're watching an animated show with a bunch of bizarrely-voiced characters, it's easy to forget that many of them may be voiced by just the one person.When it comes to Netflix's Big Mouth one of those people is co-creator Nick Kroll.....»»
New calf joins endangered southern resident orcas; 2 other pregnancies lost
A new calf was born to J pod of the southern resident orcas, Center for Whale Research director Ken Balcomb confirmed Tuesday morning......»»
Researchers gain insights into Rio Tinto microbial community
At the mouth of the Rio Tinto in southwestern Spain, acidic river water—polluted with heavy metals from ore mining and mineral weathering—mixes with the salt water of the Atlantic Ocean. Here, microorganisms that love such extreme conditions form.....»»
New map and report expose growing dangers along whale "superhighways" across the globe
A comprehensive new map and report tracking whale migrations around the globe highlights where they go in the high seas and the cumulative impacts the animals face from industrial fishing, ship strikes, pollution, habitat loss and climate change......»»
Save 45% on a cute smart toothbrush that guides you to brush better
SAVE 45%: Brush your way to a brighter smile with the hum by Colgate Smart Sonic Toothbrush, which is on sale for just $19.99 at Walmart as of Feb. 11. That's $16 in savings.In your quest for a clean mouth and brighter smile, it's hard to measure you.....»»
World must work together to tackle plastic ocean threat: WWF
Plastic has infiltrated all parts of the ocean and is now found "in the smallest plankton up to the largest whale" wildlife group WWF said on Tuesday, calling for urgent efforts to create an international treaty on plastics......»»
Watch this mama chimp treat her son’s open wound by applying insect “poultice”
Observed behavior could be evidence of "prosocial" human-like empathy in primates. A chimp named Suzee inspects a wound on the foot of her adolescent son, Sia, then catches an insect out of the air, puts it in her mouth, presses it between.....»»
Wounded whale found dead on Greek island
A young whale that washed up near Athens last week was found dead on a nearby island Wednesday despite "superhuman" efforts to save the wounded animal, the Greek government said......»»
Ailing whale found near Athens returns to deeper waters
An ailing young whale found near the coast of Athens in a rare sighting has returned to deeper waters after receiving medication, Greek officials said on Saturday......»»
Greece: Rescue operation to help stranded young whale
Divers, vets and the coast guard were mounting a rescue operation Friday to help a whale calf that had become trapped in shallow water in a seaside area of the Greek capital, but tests carried out on the animal showed it was in serious condition......»»
Fibril activity may be key to a better understanding of foot-and-mouth disease
The imaging of vanishingly tiny structures created by the foot-and-mouth disease virus could one day help scientists develop new treatments for infected animals......»»
Bones of whale extinct for 300 years that were once stored in North Carolina couple"s garage are headed for Smithsonian
A couple walking on a North Carolina beach made a rare discovery that could help researchers solve mysteries from long ago......»»
Earth"s first-known giant was as big as a sperm whale
The two-meter skull of a newly discovered species of giant ichthyosaur, the earliest known, is shedding new light on the marine reptiles' rapid growth into behemoths of the Dinosaurian oceans, and helping us better understand the journey of modern ce.....»»
How do our organs know when to stop growing?
The smallest fish in the world, the Paedocypris, measures only 7 millimeters. This is nothing compared to the 9 meters of the whale shark. The small fish shares many of the same genes and the same anatomy with the shark, but the dorsal and caudal fin.....»»
Development and conservation clash at Komodo National Park
On a dirt path, forked yellow tongue darting from its mouth, a member of world's largest lizard species lazes on an island in eastern Indonesia's Komodo National Park as tourists snap photos. And about 18 miles (30 kilometers) away on another park is.....»»
How to prevent mass extinction in the ocean using AI, robots and 3D printers
The ocean is the most defining physical feature of Earth, covering 71% of the surface of this planet. It is home to incredible biodiversity, ranging from microscopic bacteria and viruses to the largest animal on Earth, the blue whale......»»
Giant rubber whale helps Kiwi rescuers battle beachings
A two-tonne rubber whale can take on a life of its own in the frigid shallows of a windswept New Zealand beach, particularly when a bedraggled group of would-be rescuers is trying to wrestle it into a harness......»»
After thousands of years, an iconic whale confronts a new enemy
For millennia, vast expanses of the Arctic Ocean have been untouched by humans, ocean where narwhals and other marine mammals lived undisturbed. Now that climate change is causing sea ice to melt, there has been an uptick of human activity in the Arc.....»»
Baleens read like a whale"s history book
By chemically analyzing sequential samples from the baleen of dead whales, it is possible to read not only the history of the diet, but also the migration route of the animals. In the latest issue of the journal Royal Society Open Science, NIOZ resea.....»»