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This new tool helps scientists hear the sounds of life beneath a river's roar

Sound can be a useful tool for scientists monitoring wildlife populations. But what if you're trying to monitor species in a raging river? A new tool helps cut through all of the noise.

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Nathan Rott is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk, where he focuses on environment issues and the American West.