Is a Chemical Used in MRIs a Threat to Marine Ecosystems?
Gadolinium, a rare earth element important for medical testing, has found its way into coastal waters.
Jun 14, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
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Eagles Deck Out Their Nest With Kelp
Thanks, sea otters.
May 25, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
Porpoises Flee from Noise Pollution
Toothed whales, which communicate at higher frequencies than their baleen brethren, are also disrupted by artificial noise.
May 23, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
The Whale That Dines Alone
Researchers listened as solitary humpback whales made a supposedly social call.
May 14, 2018 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
Daredevil Dolphins
Bow riding is a dangerous behavior with no clear motivation.
Apr 25, 2018 | 550 words, about 2 minutes
When Whales and Humans Talk
Arctic people have been communicating with cetaceans for centuries—and scientists are finally taking note.
Apr 3, 2018 | 3,100 words, about 16 minutes
How California Clear Air Laws May Have Helped the Whales
Regulations aimed at reducing pollution pushed ships to slow down.
Apr 2, 2018 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Storybook Whale Fail
Does it matter if children’s books deliver inaccurate science?
Mar 22, 2018 | 1,400 words, about 7 minutes