How to scare off hungry gulls Neeltje Boogert, an associate professor at the University of Exeter in the U.K., is the senior author of a new scientific study about how to best scare away gulls, out now from the Royal Society. Christopher Intagliata
Scientists pull ancient RNA from a wooly mammoth's body Scientists have extracted the oldest RNA molecules out of a wooly mammoth, gaining a snapshot into the processes at work in the extinct mammal's body just before it died. Ari Daniel
This week in science: A Saturn moon's ocean, chameleon eyes and energy used for AI Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave discuss new findings about the ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus, the secrets behind chameleons' eye movements and the energy use behind AI computing. Regina G. Barber
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. Nathan Rott
Why home insurance is unaffordable, even in places without wildfires or hurricanes Some of the country's highest home insurance prices are in the central U.S., a region generally considered to be protected from climate-driven disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes. Rebecca Hersher
Greetings from the Arctic Circle, where an icebreaker ship drew polar bears' attention Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Jackie Northam
It's harder to get home insurance. That's changing communities across the U.S. Home insurance is getting less affordable, and less available, as insurers raise prices and pull back from areas with extreme weather. That's forcing families across the country to make tough choices. Rebecca Hersher
Bird flu safety measures leave 4H kids in California without real chickens In California, the state veterinarian banned chicken shows to limit the spread of bird flu. That left county fairs across the state devoid of chickens — and their 7-year-old 4H caretakers despondent. April Dembosky
Countries are gathering for climate negotiations. Here's where the U.S. stands Under President Trump, the U.S. has taken steps to roll back climate policies. Here are six significant changes. Jeff Brady
James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA, has died at age 97 James Watson, who co-discovered the structure of DNA has died at age 97. He was a scientific superstar until he made racist remarks that made him an outcast. Nell Greenfieldboyce