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Have you ever felt like your dog had a sixth sense? We know they have outstanding hearing (they’re at our door waiting when we’re a mile away from home) and an unbelievable sense of smell. But they ...

Explore the list of nocturnal animals with the best eyesight. Learn how owls, bats, leopards, and others adapt to thrive and ...

Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave talk about a comet visiting from interstellar space, caterpillars that eat and break down plastic, and how animals' sense of smell varies by altitude.

Q: Can animals really smell fear?A: This one is a question that kind of hinges on the verb you used – smell. Fear is obviously an emotion, not a scent, however, some of the physical reactions that ...

It's time now for our science news round up from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I'm joined by the show's hosts, Regina Barber and Emily Kwong. Hello, you two. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hey, Ari. REGINA ...