Science Crows can count out loud like human toddlers — when they aren't cheating the test A study finds that carrion crows can be taught to count and make vocalizations that indicate the number counted, much in the same way that human toddlers do. Ari Daniel
Science The newest lifeguards at a Maine beach are drawing attention When it comes to water safety, lifeguards are key but also life ... dogs? NPR's Scott Simon talks to Greg Wilfert, of Maine's Scarborough Beach State Park about some new members of his staff. Scott Simon
Arts & Life ‘Absolutely incredible’: Man rowing solo across Atlantic is surrounded by whales The appearance of hundreds of whales was amazing, rower Tom Waddington said. But when one slammed into his boat, "suddenly it turned from David Attenborough into Moby Dick. And I was really scared." Bill Chappell
Science Why do cats scratch furniture? A new study found answers A new study identifies why cats scratch the furniture and what you can do to curb that behavior. Hosts
Science Shark attacks are incredibly rare. But if you spot one in the water, here's what to do At least six people were injured in shark attacks in the U.S. since the July Fourth weekend. Such attacks are actually rare, but if you do encounter one, experts say to stay calm and move away slowly. Joe Hernandez
Science A man is caught attempting to smuggle 100 live snakes into China in his pants The man's bizarre smuggling attempt included many non-native species of snakes stuffed into his pants, according to China's customs authority. Alana Wise
Environment These monkeys were 'notoriously competitive' until Hurricane Maria wrecked their home Rhesus macaques on Cayo Santiago are known for being intolerant, hierarchical and aggressive. After 2017's Hurricane Maria destroyed their home, the monkeys' society underwent surprising changes. Ari Daniel
Science Back-to-back shark attacks leave 4 people injured in Texas and Florida An abnormally high number of people were bitten by sharks in coastal waters over the span of a day that began on July 4. Upticks in shark attacks alone are not cause for concern, an expert says. Emma Bowman
Science Ants treat certain leg injuries with lifesaving amputations A new study suggests ants therapeutically amputate the limbs of injured buddies to save them. (Story aired on All Things Considered on July 2, 2024.) Nell Greenfieldboyce
Science A bridge for wildlife could help get grizzlies off the endangered list The 2021 infrastructure bill assigned $350 million for highway wildlife overpasses to lower human and animal deaths. One in Montana may be key to getting grizzly bears off the endangered species list. John Hooks