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Edward O. Wilson, biologist known as 'ant man,' dies

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Wilson was the pioneering Harvard biologist who argued for a new vision of human nature in “Sociobiology” and warned against the decline of ecosystems.

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  1. WTOL Toledo

    Edward O. Wilson, biologist known as 'ant man,' dies (opens WTOL Toledo)

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    Wilson was the pioneering Harvard biologist who argued for a new vision of human nature in “Sociobiology” and warned against the decline of ecosystems.

  2. Sioux City Journal

    Edward O. Wilson, biologist known as 'ant man,' dead at 92 (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Edward O. Wilson, the pioneering Harvard biologist who argued for a new vision of human nature, has died at age 92.

  3. Newsweek

    Who is E.O. Wilson? "Darwin's natural heir," renowned biologist dies at 92 (opens Newsweek)

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    Also known as "the father of sociobiology," Wilson pioneered influential scientific concepts and was a staunch advocate for protecting the environment.

  4. Boston

    Edward O. Wilson, pioneering Harvard biologist known as 'ant man,' dies at 92 (opens Boston)

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    Edward O. Wilson, the pioneering Harvard biologist who argued for a new vision of human nature in “Sociobiology” and warned against the decline of ecosystems, has died. He was 92.

  5. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Edward O. Wilson, Harvard Biologist Known as ‘Ant Man,' Dead at 92 (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Edward O. Wilson, the pioneering Harvard biologist who argued for a new vision of human nature in “Sociobiology” and warned against the decline of ecosystems, has died. He was 92.

  6. Fox10 Phoenix

    Edward O. Wilson, pioneering Harvard biologist, dies at 92 (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Edward O. Wilson, a Harvard biologist who argued for a new vision of human nature in “Sociobiology,” has died at 92.

  7. Wyoming Public Media

    E.O. Wilson, famed entomologist and pioneer in the field of sociobiology, dies at 92 (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    The influential and sometimes controversial Harvard professor first made his name studying ants. He later broadened his scope to the intersection between human behavior and genetics.

  8. France 24

    Scientist E.O. Wilson, dubbed modern-day Darwin, dead at 92 (opens France 24)

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    Edward. O. Wilson, the trailblazing US scientist, professor and author whose study of insects and clarion call to protect Earth earned him the nickname "Darwin's natural heir," has died at age 92.

  9. Deutsche Welle

    Edward O. Wilson, leading US biologist, dies at 92 | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The two times Pulitzer prize winner wrote over 30 books and lately took to defending biodiversity against human erosion. He will be remembered for his pioneering work studying ants.

  10. Los Angeles Times

    E.O. Wilson, Pulitzer Prize-winning biologist known as the 'ant man,' dies at 92 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The pioneering Harvard biologist argued for a new vision of human nature in 'Sociobiology' and warned against the decline of ecosystems.

  11. The Hill

    'Modern-day Darwin' Edward O. Wilson dies at 92 (opens The Hill)

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    Renowned American biologist Edward O. Wilson, hailed as "Darwin’s natural heir," died on Sunday at the age of 92 in Burlington, Mass.

  12. The Guardian

    Edward O Wilson, naturalist known as a ‘modern-day Darwin’, dies aged 92 (opens The Guardian)

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    Influence of Harvard entomologist who specialised in study of ant extends to UN conservation efforts

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  14. The Times of Israel

    Edward O. Wilson, pioneering biologist known as ‘ant man,’ dead at 92 (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Scientist stirred controversy with 1975 book, 'Sociobiology: The New Synthesis,' that linked human behavior and genetics; critics equated theories with sexism, racism and Nazism

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