Short Wave Micro Wave: You Mite Want To Shower After This
Oct 15, 2020
Explore the fascinating world of tiny mites that call your skin home, especially on your face! These eight-legged critters emerge at night for a little romance, and their diets remain a mystery. The hosts share surprising facts about their prevalence among adults and discuss the potential health benefits they might offer. With a blend of humor and curiosity, they reflect on our relationship with these microscopic neighbors and celebrate the joy of science and community after a year of sharing knowledge.
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Mite Insights
- Microscopic mites live on most adult humans, residing in pores and emerging at night.
- These arachnids are closely related to ticks and spiders, and their diet remains a mystery.
Mites and Human History
- Studying mites can reveal a person's family origin due to their genetic stability over generations.
- They may play a beneficial role in skin health by removing bacteria or fungi.
Badoon the Plant
- Elementary school kids named their houseplant Badoon.
- They talk to her about everything, and she thrives, showing the emotional connection with plants.