Nathan Rott
Stories
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This new tool helps scientists hear the sounds of life beneath a river's roar
Sound can be a useful tool for scientists monitoring wildlife populations. But what if you're trying to monitor species in a raging river? A new tool helps cut through all of the noise.
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How free-ranging bison are reshaping Yellowstone's grasslands
A new study finds free roaming bison in Yellowstone National Park are reshaping the ecosystem. They have had a positive effect on grasses and soil, but some changes may not be for the better.
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The Trump administration wants to build more roads through national forests
The Trump administration argues that rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule will help wildland firefighters. Fire researchers warn that more roads could exacerbate the problem.
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Trump administration argues that more roads would help against wildfires
The Trump administration is citing wildfire suppression as the reason it's seeking to undo the Roadless Rule. Science suggests more roads will cause more fires.
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Why African elephant poop is so important to this American guitar company
A new study shows how African elephant poop helps make American-made guitars -- and how poaching of elephants is contributing to a decrease in ebony trees.
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A lesson learned after pets were left behind in Hurricane Katrina: Save the animals
People were forced to leave their pets behind during Hurricane Katrina, creating an unprecedented animal welfare crisis that has shaped the country's disaster response ever since.
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New study raises questions about effectiveness of wolf hunting as a tool to help ranchers
One of the goals of controversial wolf hunts in the Western U.S. is to help reduce the burden on ranchers, who lose livestock to wolves every year. A new study finds that those hunts have had a measurable, but small effect on livestock depredations.
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A discovery sheds new light on how different types of early humans co-existed long ago
Researchers say recently discovered teeth come from a previously undiscovered species of Australopithecus, adding to our understanding of human evolution.
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Why bird feathers are so bright
Why are some songbirds so brightly colored? A new study finds that a hidden layer of black and white feathers help their colors pop.
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A new study aims to better understand dogs' TV viewing behaviors
A new study finds that dogs' television-watching habits may depend on their personality.
