Science A jellyfish with a superpower — it can fuse with another and become one Researchers found that two individuals of a type of comb jelly can fuse and become one with a shared nervous system and digestive system — which has implications for animal regeneration and immune systems. Ari Daniel
Animals These jellyfish have a superpower. The implications could be huge Researchers found that two individuals of a type of jellyfish can fuse and become one with a shared nervous system and digestive system. It has implications for animal regeneration and immune systems. Ari Daniel
Science Why Massachusetts loves Nibi the beaver and is fighting to keep her out of the wild For the past several weeks, the beloved beaver has been embroiled in a court battle over whether she should return to the wild or stay at the rescue center where she has lived since she was a newborn. Juliana Kim
Science Birders argue over plan to change dozens of bird names On Thursday, a major birding society will discuss how how to go about changing potentially offensive bird names. There's resistance to the original plan to rename all birds named after people. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Animals Feathers have been ruffled over bird name changes To remove potentially offensive names, a birding society said it would rename birds originally named after people. Since many birders resisted the change, it will be a topic at their annual meeting. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Animals Consequences of viral cuteness as internet raves about pygmy hippo at Thailand zoo While we might think it's cute when an animal goes viral online, but there are some real-world implications to an animal becoming too popular. Hosts
Science Fat Bear Week delayed after a large bear kills a rival bear The scene was relayed by a live webcam of bears on Alaska's Brooks River. “This is very difficult to watch and comprehend,” said Naomi Boak of the nonprofit Katmai Conservancy. Bill Chappell
Technology How Washington plans to spy on seals, sea lions with drones Starting this fall, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will fly drones over the state’s coastal and inland waters to research and count seals and sea lions. KUOW Staff
Animals DNA testing and other advancements mean trafficked animals can return home New technology is making it easier to find the origins of trafficked wildlife and so they can be released back to the habitat they came from, instead of languishing for decades as sometimes happens. Ari Daniel