The Canadian government says it is taking steps this summer to protect a vanishing species of whale from lethal collisions ...

This story was originally published on LincolnChronicle.org and is used with permission. An alarming new federal report released Wednesday indicates that the number of gray whales in the Pacific Ocean ...

Humpback whales are known for their extensive use of bubbles—from powerful, aggressive bursts that prove their prowess during courtship to the bubble-net “curtains” they produce to round up ...

Down syndrome, which causes a range of developmental differences and affects 1 in 700 newborns in the United States, is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. Mongkolchon ...

“The Whale,” a newly opened show dedicated to the painting practice of Alex da Corte (b.1980) at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, features more than forty paintings by the bona fide genius.

But this winter, at least 80 gray whales died in the warm lagoons of Baja Mexico, according to scientists there. Their surveys also show far fewer calves were born than normal. Though not as high ...

More information: Max A. Thorwald et al. Down syndrome with Alzheimer's disease brains have increased iron and associated lipid peroxidation consistent with ferroptosis, Alzheimer's & Dementia (2025).

In the study, researchers found that the brains of people diagnosed with Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease (DSAD) had twice as much iron and more signs of oxidative damage in cell membranes ...

Whales continually inspire us with their immense size, complex social structures, and vital role in marine ecosystems. Unfortunately, these gentle giants face many threats today, most of which are ...

A whale fall is the carcass of a whale falling to the ocean floor. The fossils date back to a time when the site in Kutch was under a tropical sea, in a warm and humid coastal environment.

Each summer, a natural wonder unfolds beneath the surface of Qatar’s northern waters — one of the world’s largest gatherings of whale sharks. From June to September, these gentle giants rise to feed ...

Usually, gray whales don’t stop to eat on their way to their feeding grounds in the Alaskan Arctic. This stopover behavior may be an indication of adaptability, or attempts to adapt.