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New study challenges earlier claims about the ancient whale Perucetus colossus's massive weight, suggesting a far lighter and more plausible estimate.

The huge, 17-meter-long whale, was believed to weigh 340 metric tons – the equivalent to 150 cars piled on top of one another.

The huge, 17-meter-long whale, was believed to weigh 340 metric tons – the equivalent to 150 cars piled on top of one another.

The huge, 17-meter-long whale, was believed to weigh 340 metric tons – the equivalent to 150 cars piled on top of one another.

Minton says that is going to happen because the length of the day is getting longer due to tidal effects from the moon.

Stolarski's role in the discovery of the ozone hole set the stage for managing its repair—one of the greatest successes in environmental protection.

Hundreds of infants lives would be saved and millions of children would breathe easier across the U.S. if the nations power grid depended on clean energy and more drivers made the switch to zero-emission vehicles, according to a new report.

CU Boulder scientists will use the first American radio telescope to map charged particles above the surface of the moon.

The University of New Mexico is commemorating 135 trips around the sun with its annual Lobo Day celebration: Lobo Day 2024. To join in, head to the Cornell Mall, east of the Student Union Building (SUB) on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m....

A recent CU Boulder study suggests that confined flares are more efficient at heating plasma and producing ionizing radiation than comparable eruptive flares.