Nathan Rott
Stories
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The origins of your dog's unique look may be older than you think
A new study finds that about half of the physical variation seen in modern dogs existed during the Stone Age.
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Eating just a handful of plastic can be fatal for marine animals, a study finds
Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose.
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As the avian flu spreads worldwide, it's devastating marine mammal populations
The avian flu is devastating marine mammal populations. A new survey finds that nearly half of breeding females in the world's largest population of southern elephant seals were killed by the virus.
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Ancient dogs were remarkably diverse, new study finds
A new study finds that the wide range of domestic dog shapes and physical attributes we're familiar with today first started appearing thousands of years ago.
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California euthanizes 4 gray wolves after 'unprecedented' surge in livestock kills
California wildlife officials have been working to mitigate the impact of the state's rebounding wolf population on its ranchers. The Northern California wolves that were euthanized had become dependent on cattle for food.
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Earthworm magnetic navigation Earthworms may offer clues into magnetic navigation
Scientists have known for decades that many animals use the Earth's magnetic field for navigation. It's less clear how they do it. A new study suggests earthworms may be a good way to figure it out. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on October 15, 2025.)
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Earthworm magnetic navigation Earthworms may offer clues into magnetic navigation
Scientists have known for decades that many animals use the Earth's magnetic field for navigation. It's less clear how they do it. A new study suggests earthworms may be a good way to figure it out.
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Scientists are genetically modifying wildlife. Should they be released in the wild?
Humans can genetically modify plants and animals to be more resilient to climate change and disease. But the scientific community is divided about whether the tool should be put to use in nature.
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Remembering Jane Goodall: Legendary primatologist dies at age 91
Jane Goodall, a legendary primatologist whose studies of wild chimpanzees transformed our understanding of apes, died Wednesday at age 91.
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Warming waters are shifting the diversity of American river fish
A pair of studies show that American rivers are getting hotter, posing a risk for many fish species.