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This week's Short Wave news roundup

NPR's Short Wave team talks about how air pollution affects the brain, what ancient squirrel poop reveals about prehistoric fauna, and a whale graveyard on the ocean floor.

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Angela Zhang
Emily Kwong (she/her) is the reporter for NPR's daily science podcast, Short Wave. The podcast explores new discoveries, everyday mysteries and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, Monday through Friday.
Mary Louise Kelly is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.