Animals

A Panagrolaimus kolymaensis nematode is seen under the microscope at the University of Cologne's worm lab in Germany.

Science

A worm that survived 46,000 years in permafrost wows scientists

5:00am July 30, 2023

by Emma Bowman

A nematode found deep in frozen sediment has proven its ability to survive extreme environments long term. Scientists studying the species say their work could inform the protection of other animals.

Helping the dogs of Chernobyl

4:49am July 28, 2023

by Barry Gordemer

An animal welfare worker in New York City tells StoryCorp about his experience providing aid for dogs in Chernobyl more than 30 years after the nuclear disaster there.

World News

Mass stranding of pilot whales leaves experts puzzled

5:51pm July 27, 2023

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dr. Andrew Read, professor of marine biology at Duke University, about the mass stranding of pilot whales in Western Australia.

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In this photo provided by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, a rescuer tends to a long-finned pilot whale, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, after nearly 100 whales beached themselves at Cheynes Beach east of Albany, Australia.

World News

Whales beached in Australia are euthanized after rescue efforts fail

12:18am July 27, 2023

by Ashley Westerman

After a pod of nearly 100 pilot whales beached themselves on Tuesday, more than 50 of them died overnight. Now officials say the remaining 47 will be euthanized.

White House says Biden's dog to get more training after biting Secret Service agents

4:52am July 26, 2023

President Biden's dog, a German Shepherd named Commander, has been biting Secret Service agents. It's their second canine who has done this. The White House says he'll get more training.

In this image from a video, rescuers try to help whales stranded on Cheynes Beach east of Albany, Australia Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Australian Broadcasting Corp. via AP)

World News

Rescue efforts are underway for dozens of whales beached along an Australia coast

2:24am July 26, 2023

by The Associated Press

The incident is reminiscent of one in September, in which some 200 pilot whales died after a pod stranded itself on the remote west coast of Tasmania, off Australia's southeastern coast.

President Biden's dog Commander looks out from the balcony during the 2022 Thanksgiving turkey pardon ceremony. Secret Service records show the dog has bitten a number of agents, raising concerns.

Politics & Government

Biden's dog, Commander, has been biting Secret Service agents

5:26pm July 25, 2023

by Deepa Shivaram

The conservative group Judicial Watch obtained Secret Service emails complaining about Commander being aggressive. One bite sent an agent to the hospital.

Virginia is investigating if it's safe to eat fish caught from waterways with PFAS

7:54pm July 24, 2023

by Roxy Todd

With PFAS, the forever chemicals, showing up in drinking water, researchers in Virginia want to know if they're building up in fish as well.

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National

Mischievous otter remains at large in Santa Cruz after harassing surfers

5:25pm July 24, 2023

by Erin Malsbury

In the waters off Santa Cruz, Calif., an otter that's been harassing surfers has been evading capture from state and federal wildlife officials and aquarium biologists, for several weeks.

As 'Shark Week' becomes more sensational, a look at some misconceptions about sharks

7:54am July 24, 2023

"Shark Week" is back for a 35th year. The show has been criticized for becoming more sensational and for presenting graphic animal violence. So what's the truth behind shark attacks?

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