Why do women go through menopause? Scientists find fascinating clues in a study of whales.

A study suggests menopause gives an evolutionary advantage to some whales. The findings could offer clues about menopause in ...
Juneau Empire

New paper explores whales as carbon sinks

HOMER — The role whales play in reducing carbon in the atmosphere should be considered in climate mitigation efforts, a new scientific paper authored by a coalition of researchers contends. Published ...
West Central Tribune

A whale of a time: Creating a paper-mache whale for Pinocchio

WILLMAR — Brady Pearson decided to take on a whale of a project — literally. Pearson, an art teacher at Community Christian School in Willmar, was asked to create a giant paper-mache whale for the ...
The Brooklyn Paper

Endangered sei whale dies near Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in possible ship strike

An endangered sei whale died in what may have been a ship strike at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook on Saturday. The federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the ...
The Brooklyn Paper

A whale of a time: ‘Orca: A One-Whale Musical’ to debut at Waterfront Museum

A new musical is in town, and it’s sure to blow audiences out of the water. “ORCA: A One-Whale Musical” is set to premiere in Red Hook later this month. On Oct. 20 and 21, marine life lovers and ...