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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength.

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Emily Kwong Regina Barber Hannah Chinn Regina G. Barber

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Jack Brand
Jack Brand is a biologist at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. He specializes in the study of aquatic ecosystems and the impact of pharmaceuticals on fish behavior. His research focuses on understanding how environmental contaminants affect wildlife, particularly in freshwater habitats.
Kelly Weinersmith
Kelly Weinersmith is a biologist known for her research on the potential for human life on Mars. She has co-authored the book 'A City On Mars' with her husband, cartoonist Zach Weinersmith, exploring the scientific and logistical challenges of establishing a human presence on the Red Planet.
Zach Weinersmith
Zach Weinersmith is a cartoonist and author, recognized for his work in science communication. He co-authored 'A City On Mars' with his wife, biologist Kelly Weinersmith, where they delve into the complexities of living on Mars and the implications for humanity's future in space.
Beth Mortimer
Beth Mortimer is a biologist and study author affiliated with the University of Oxford. She specializes in the study of animal behavior and communication, particularly in relation to the courtship rituals of various species. Her research has contributed to a deeper understanding of how vibrations play a role in mating behaviors among fiddler crabs.
Fernando Garca-Moreno
Fernando Garca-Moreno is a prominent neuroscientist known for his research on the evolution of the brain across different species. He has co-authored several influential studies published in reputable journals, including a recent series in Science that explores the independent evolution of complex brains in birds, reptiles, and mammals. His work contributes to the understanding of how evolutionary processes shape neurological development and challenges the notion of human brain uniqueness.

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salmon anxiety medication pharmaceuticals aquatic animals behavioral changes flowers blooming climate change local environment Nature Quest Mars multiplanetary species global warming space technology life on Mars A City On Mars biologist cartoonist fiddler crabs courtship dance vibrations seismic communication University of Oxford evolution complex brain birds reptiles mammals common ancestor studies Science journal

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0:00 10:52

Why These Salmon Are On Anxiety Meds

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Emily Kwong Regina Barber
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Jack Brand
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salmon anxiety medication pharmaceuticals aquatic animals behavioral changes
A fish walks into a pharmacy ... well, not exactly. Fish aren't being prescribed anti-anxiety drugs. But they are experiencing the effects. Researchers have found more than 900 different pharmaceutical ingredients in rivers and streams around the world, though they're not yet sure how this could change the behavior of fish and other aquatic animals in the wild.
"We can't, you know, dump a bunch of pharmaceuticals into the river," says Jack Brand, biologist at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Instead, Jack's team did the next best thing with some surprising results.

This episode was reported by NPR science correspondent Jon Lambert. Check out more of his reporting.

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0:00 12:36

Nature Quest: Are Flowers Blooming Early?

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Emily Kwong Hannah Chinn
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flowers blooming climate change local environment Nature Quest
Welcome!! This is the first episode of Nature Quest, a monthly Short Wave segment that answers listener questions about your local environment. This month, we hear from a listener in California who's concerned that the flowers in his neighborhood are blooming way, way earlier. Is that normal? And is climate change the culprit? Short Wavers Emily Kwong and Hannah Chinn investigate.

Got a question about changes in your local environment? Send a voice memo to [email protected] with your name, where you live and your question. We might make it into our next Nature Quest episode!

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0:00 14:14

Should Humans Live On Mars?

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Regina G. Barber
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Kelly Weinersmith Zach Weinersmith
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Mars multiplanetary species global warming space technology life on Mars A City On Mars biologist cartoonist
As global warming continues and space technology improves, there is more and more talk about the growing possibility of a sci-fi future in which humans become a multiplanetary species. Specifically, that we could live on Mars.

Biologist Kelly Weinersmith and cartoonist Zach Weinersmith have spent four years researching what life on Mars would look like if we did it anytime soon. In their book A City On Mars, they get into all sorts of questions: How would we have babies in space? How would we have enough food? They join host Regina G. Barber and explain why it might be best to stay on Earth.

Check out Kelly and Zach Weinersmith's book A City On Mars.

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0:00 9:00

Good Vibrations: How Fiddler Crabs Mate

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Emily Kwong Regina Barber
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Beth Mortimer
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fiddler crabs courtship dance vibrations seismic communication biologist University of Oxford
The male European fiddler crab attracts his mate by performing a courtship dance. New research published in the Journal of Experimental Biology says that dance isn't just notable for its visuals — it's notable for its vibrations, too.
Researchers observed four different stages of the crab's courtship dance, each stage escalating the amount of seismic vibrational output. "It's 'come and find me in my underground house, ladies,'" says Beth Mortimer, a study author and biologist at the University of Oxford.

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0:00 12:58

How Nature Makes A Complex Brain

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Emily Kwong Regina Barber
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Fernando Garca-Moreno
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evolution complex brain birds reptiles mammals common ancestor studies Science journal
A recent series of studies suggests that the brains of birds, reptiles and mammals all evolved independently — even though they share a common ancestor. That means evolution has found more than one way to make a complex brain, and human brains may not be quite as special as we think. To learn more about this, we talk to Fernando García-Moreno about this series of studies he co-authored that came out in Science in February.

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