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The Origin of Dogs

How and when did wild wolves turn into domestic pets? Science tells us that humans were behind the domestication of what is now man’s best friend—but the timeline of the transformation has always been mysterious. In this video, Atlantic science writer Ed Yong explains the surprising origin of dogs in light of new research. Via…

Friday Poll: Hidden Monkey on Plane

Hidden Monkey on an Airplane: What to do? If a passenger sneaks a monkey on to a plane, what should authorities do? On a flight from Ohio to Nevada, a flight crew discovered that a passenger was concealing a service monkey: Frontier Airlines spokesman Richard Oliver says the incident happened Tuesday night on a flight…

Film: The Shining Star of Losers Everywhere

The Shining Star of Losers Everywhere from The All-Nighter Room on Vimeo. In 2003, Japan was plunged into economic darkness, and its people needed a ray of hope. They found one in Haru Urara, a racehorse with a pink Hello Kitty mask and a career-long losing streak. ESPN 30 for 30 short. Screenings at Sundance…

Saving a Raccoon

During the early morning hours of July 4, 2016, one of our crew aboard our boat heard a yelping sound and at first it sounded like birds overhead. Several hours later we finally found the source of the cry — a young raccoon treading water on the side of the boat. Not wanting to pick…