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Kevin Harrington recently made headlines for finding the brightest galaxies known to astronomy – galaxies so luminous they were thought impossible. The…

Researchers at Columbia University reported this week that they’ve found transmissible leukemia in mussels, cockles, and golden carpet shell clams,…

It’s not unusual for whales to make headlines around here, but the past couple of months have brought a stream of bad news. In May, a dead minke whale…

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We tend to think of emotions as diametrically opposed to rational thought and intellectual activity. But that's not always the case.When's the last time…

During ovulation a woman produces a pheremone called copuline, which has been shown to increase a man’s testosterone. Pheromones, scents, and senses...…

Later this week, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will accept one of three 2017 Vision Awards given by Associated Industries of Massachusetts, the…

Are you addicted to your smartphone? Many of us certainly feel drawn to our electronic devices - and the array of information and activities they offer -…

Humans speak thousands of languages. Why not whales?Our perceptions of whale vocalizations have been heavily influenced by high-profile and…

In the past year or so, we’ve seen the rise of phrases like post-truth, alternative facts, and fake news. Many point the finger at the internet – a place…