Humpback Whales : Science World Report

It turns out that a humpback whale may help engineers create a new fluid sensor. Borrowing from whales' biological structures, scientists have created a new device using piezoelectric principles to convert mechanical actions into electricity.

Dec 17, 2014 11:20 AM EST

Humpback Whales 'Tick' and 'Tock' to Hunt for Dinner in the Deep Ocean

When it comes to grabbing a quick meal, humpback whales have the ultimate technique. These massive whales navigate the dark waters at the bottom of the sea by "singing" for their supper.

Dec 04, 2014 08:21 AM EST

Endangered Arabian Sea Humpback Whales Were Isolated for 70,000 Years

Scientists have taken a closer look at the humpback whales inhabiting the Arabian Sea and have found that they're the most genetically distinct humpbacks in the world.

Jul 04, 2014 08:43 AM EDT

Recovering Whales Have a Large and Positive Influence on the World's Oceans

It turns out that whales have a powerful and positive influence on the function of the world's oceans, global carbon storage and the health of commercial fisheries.

May 21, 2014 07:58 AM EDT

New Humpback Whale Subspecies Discovered with Genetic Analysis

Scientists have discovered that populations of humpback whales in the oceans of the North Pacific, North Atlantic and Southern Hemisphere are genetically distinct and should actually be recognized as a separate subspecies.