Carrie Arnold
National Geographic
Virginia, United States
Contact Carrie
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Carrie:
Your cat can recognize your voice. Yes, really.
Filling a long-standing gap in feline research, a small study shows that cats can distinguish their owners' voices from those of strangers. → Read More
Armadillos are expanding further into the U.S.—and why is still a mystery
The armored mammals, native to the south and central U.S., have made it as far north as Virginia. → Read More
In Worms, Inheritance Beyond Genes Can Help Evolution
Traits from RNA molecules passed between multiple generations of worms can work with genetic changes to influence future evolution. → Read More
These large, invasive spiders could spread throughout the eastern U.S.
New research suggests colorful jorō spiders are hardier than thought, but there's no evidence they're a danger to humans or ecosystems. → Read More
How to fight an invasive American bug with a badder Russian one
The emerald ash borer has been killing trees across the U.S. for decades. A hardy parasitic wasp from Russia’s cold Far East could finally do the beetle in. → Read More
Whales eat three times more than previously thought
The blue whale, the world's largest animal, can consume up to 16 tons of plankton daily, which has major implications for ocean health. → Read More
When the pandemic quieted San Francisco, these birds could hear each other sing
When the pandemic quieted San Francisco, these birds could hear each other sing As urban bustle ground to a halt this spring, white-crowned sparrow songs improved surprisingly fast, a new study says. A white-crowned sparrow is seen at Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, California. For the study, scientists also recorded birds in Marin County, and found their calls did not change… → Read More
Why the U.S. coronavirus testing failures were inevitable
Years of underfunding and a crucial laboratory mistake led to weeks of delay—and the virus’s undetected spread. → Read More
A freshwater mussel apocalypse is underway—and no one knows why.
Is it climate change, pollution, an unknown disease? A dedicated few are trying to crack the mystery. → Read More
Why do orca grandmothers live so long? It's for their grandkids.
Female orcas go through menopause, living up to 90 years—a longstanding mystery. Now, a new study suggests there’s a reason why. → Read More
Why do orca grandmothers live so long? It's for their grandkids.
Female orcas go through menopause, living up to 90 years—a longstanding mystery. Now, a new study suggests there’s a reason why. → Read More
Are you a cat whisperer? A few special people can read feline expressions.
In a recent survey, those adept at understanding cat cues were mostly young and female—but surprisingly, they didn't necessarily own a cat. → Read More
Are you a cat whisperer? A few special people can read feline expressions.
In a recent survey, those adept at understanding cat cues were mostly young and female—but surprisingly, they didn't necessarily own a cat. → Read More
Are you a cat whisperer? A few special people can read feline expressions.
In a recent survey, those adept at understanding cat cues were mostly young and female—but surprisingly, they didn't necessarily own a cat. → Read More
Cells That ‘Taste’ Danger Set Off Immune Responses
Taste and smell receptors in unexpected organs monitor the state of the body’s natural microbial health and raise an alarm over invading parasites. → Read More
Tiny number of elephant seal 'supermoms' produce most pups
Nearly wiped out due to hunting in the early 1900s, the species is bouncing back—and these formidable parents may help explain why. → Read More
‘Puppy dog eyes’ evolved so dogs could communicate with us
Centuries of domestication have unintentionally yet radically reshaped dogs' eyebrow anatomy, making their faces easily readable to people. → Read More
If you’re chronically stressed, your dog could be too
Canines absorb our emotions, according to a new study of stress hormones in dog owners and their pets. → Read More
Shipwrecks may help tropical fish adapt to climate change
As warming waters destroy reef habitats, sunken remains can provide refuge for marine life. → Read More
Cats know their names—why it's harder for them than dogs
New research in Japan's cat cafes reveals our pet felines are more attuned to us than we thought. → Read More