In the world of record-setting, the largest-ever cannolo (singular of cannoli) was seriously the size of a whale. Just how ...

The Earth brims with extraordinary creatures, but none captivate the imagination quite like its largest animals. Dominating the oceans, the blue whale reigns supreme as the biggest creature ever to ...

Researchers documented three endangered blue whales in two New England locations within 24 hours — rare sightings outside ...

Blue whales, typically found in colder northern waters, are now being spotted near the Massachusetts coast, raising important questions about climate change’s impact on their migration patterns and ...

Scientists may finally have an explanation for the longstanding mystery of why blue whale calves are rarely sighted, an advance that could help better conserve the critically endangered species. There ...

When the asteroid ended the age of non-avian dinosaurs, it cleared ecological space on a global scale. Small survivors ...

In a first-of-its-kind occurrence, three endangered blue whales were recently spotted in two separate instances off the New England coast, according to New England Aquarium researchers. On Feb. 27, ...

From the moment I first saw James Whale’s I was obsessed, and it has, ever since, remained my favourite film. These ...

A full-scale model skeleton of one of the largest creatures to ever walk on Earth is to go on display outside of London for ...

Lynne Schafer Gross and Mark McDermott One day circa 1970, a boy in El Segundo looked up at a telephone pole near his home and saw a hawk perched at ...

Most of the Earth’s surface is covered by ocean. This vast expanse of water still holds many mysteries. One such mystery is what some people have dubbed the loneliest whale, or the 52-hertz whale.

This is a web edition of GBH Daily, a weekday newsletter bringing you local stories you can trust so you can stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. Second: an exhibition by sculptor Masako Miki at ...