Regina G. Barber
Astrophysicist, Pop-culture obsessed, Chin@-Chicana, Scientist in Residence at #NPRShortWave. Opinions are my own. She/Ella/她 (Pic: Farrah Skeiky/NPR) #SciComm
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Plot twist: We're probably way undercounting insects on Earth
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Plot twist: We're probably way undercounting insects on Earth : Short Wave Maybe you’ve wondered about it late at night as a mosquito buzzes in your ear. Or when you kick over a rock and watch dozens of little critters crawl away: How many types of insects are there in the world? Scientists have been interested in answering this question for years. A new study — based on a census of tiny and, frankly terrifying, parasitoid wasps — suggests there’s way more than previously thought.
By Nathan Rott Verified, Regina G. Barber, Scott Detrow Verified, Rachel Carlson Verified, Jordan-Marie Smith
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Could this anti-aging dog pill lead to one for you too?
This drug could help your dog live a longer and healthier life : Short Wave Every dog lover’s greatest fear is inevitably losing their pet to time. We want our furry pals to stick around as long as they can. That wish may soon become reality with a new pill from a company called Loyal. It aims to extend the lives–and health–of dogs. This new drug also serves as a pitstop on a much bigger quest: to eventually lengthen human lives. Interested in more science about your pets?
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