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Plants & Animals Jul 9, 2026

Krill buildup could slow fin whale filter-feeding unless baleen stays 15% clear

Usually there's safety in numbers, but it doesn't always work that way. Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) filter-feed on immense shoals of krill, engulfing colossal mouthfuls of water containing up to 144 kg of the crustaceans. ...

Plants & Animals Jul 9, 2026

Novel marine monitoring network could help improve environmental protections, shipping regulations

A single monitoring network developed by McGill, Natural Resources Canada, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and Dalhousie University researchers can simultaneously track earthquakes, water behavior, human activity and ...

Ecology Jul 9, 2026

The color of penguin poo: Satellites reveal global warming's impact on an iconic polar species

Scientists from a handful of universities across the country have made innovative use of satellite images from NASA to determine the diet of Antarctic Adélie penguins across the continent by studying their icy feces with ...

Paleontology & Fossils Jul 7, 2026

Unique fossil record of marine mollusks helps scientists predict extinction risk—before it's too late

Scientists are increasingly worried we may be witnessing the start of the "sixth mass extinction"—the first to be caused by human activities.

Plants & Animals Jul 6, 2026

Upside‑down whales aren't sick or hurt—they're just resting

If you stand on one of Australia's southern shorelines at this time of year, you might be lucky enough to spot a southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) swimming in the shallow waters. These ocean giants have migrated ...

Ecology Jul 3, 2026

Beachcomber's find fuels whale study breakthrough

During his morning runs, Rod Keogh had no doubt that the whale poo he saw washed up on the beach had value. Science has finally caught up with him. Samples collected by the South Australian man have contributed to a groundbreaking ...

Ecology Jul 2, 2026

Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips

Sightings of humpback whales off Rio de Janeiro's coast are surging as they recover from decimation due to commercial whaling, prompting an acceleration in the demand for whale-watching excursions to spot the huge marine ...

Environment Jun 29, 2026

Decline in plankton across Northeast Atlantic sends stark warning for ocean health

Microscopic plankton are among the most important organisms on Earth. Phytoplankton produce around half of the oxygen we breathe, while plankton as a whole underpin marine food webs, support fisheries, help regulate carbon ...

Plants & Animals Jun 27, 2026

Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil

Scientists have spotted two humpback whales that made separate, record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil.

Astronomy Jun 26, 2026

Ultraluminous X-ray source in Whale galaxy investigated for spectral and timing variability

Astronomers from Germany and Turkey have analyzed available data from various space telescopes to investigate an ultraluminous X-ray source designated X-4, which is located in the nearby galaxy NGC 4631. Results of the new ...

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