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Micro Wave: You Mite Want To Shower After This
2020-10-15
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Today's episode is about how you're never alone.
That's because there are tiny mites that live on your skin — including your face. They come out at night and mate. And we're not totally sure what they eat. See? Don't you feel better already?
Researcher Megan Thoemmes tells us about the lives of these eight-legged creatures — and what they can tell us about ourselves.
Also, if you can believe it, Short Wave launched a year ago today. Happy anniversary to us! And thanks for listening!
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That's because there are tiny mites that live on your skin — including your face. They come out at night and mate. And we're not totally sure what they eat. See? Don't you feel better already?
Researcher Megan Thoemmes tells us about the lives of these eight-legged creatures — and what they can tell us about ourselves.
Also, if you can believe it, Short Wave launched a year ago today. Happy anniversary to us! And thanks for listening!
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NPR Privacy Policy
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