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A closer look at fin whales
Fin whales are endangered whales in the North Atlantic. They have distinct appearances and characteristics. In this interview, Laura Howes, a marine biologist at the Whale Center of New England, tells ..
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Scientific submarine: Alvin adds value to deep sea research
Imagine you are a deep sea scientist, spending your whole career studying a place that you can never touch. Although it is only a few miles away, it is as unreachable as the moon. Finally, you are off ..
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Nobel Laureates on the Cape
Earlier this fall, The Nobel Foundation announced the 2011 Nobel Prize awards, which are presented to scientists all over the world. At some point in their careers, several Nobel Laureates worked al ..
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Q&A with whale researcher Laura Howes
Laura Howes is the database manager and intern coordinator at the Whale Center of New England. The Whale Center, located in Gloucester, MA, is one of several whale research institutes dotting the ..
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