Researchers in Alaska have discovered that beluga whales have lots of different partners and this “mate switching” could be vital for helping populations survive.

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Beluga whales indulge in wife swapping to enhance their long term survival chances, reveals new research. Ground-breaking DNA ...

Among marine mammals, beluga whales ( Delphinapterus leucas) are particularly difficult to study in their icy habitat. To better understand and protect this endangered species, scientists must piece ...

Enjoy a deadly twist on Louisa May Alcott’s 19th century classic book Little Women, meet a bunch of scientists who can turn ...

Each day, Times Insider editors scour the newspaper for the most interesting facts to appear on our pages. This year, tidbits about plastic recycling, whale sharks and crab Rangoon enlightened and ...

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Santa inspired by St. Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for kindness and secret gift-giving. Santa's red suit popularized by Coca-Cola, earlier depictions showed him in bishop's attire. Santa's ...

The winter solstice marks the first day of winter. For people residing in the Northern Hemisphere, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2025, heralds the official arrival of winter (the Southern Hemisphere’s winter ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – October 27th marks Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday! The 26th president of the United States and became the youngest president of the U.S. at just the age of 42. Turning “New ...