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**The Adaptors**

A podcast about life on Earth during a weird time: now. We visit people who are thinking about the future and figuring out how we will adapt to a changing planet. Hosted by Science Friday alum Flora Lichtman, produced by Freakonomics Radio/The Atlantic alum Katherine Wells.

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Sex Change Dragons Jul 30, 2015

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When exposed to high temperatures, Australian Central Bearded Dragons do something strange.

Let's Talk About Babies Jul 16, 2015

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Ethicist Travis Rieder thinks that it's time we talked about population.

Cosmic Toilet Jul 02, 2015

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On the International Space Station, sewage, condensation and even sweat get recycled into potable water. We have the technology to recycle water on Earth, too, but we don't use it as often as we could -- mostly because we think it's gross.

Dollypartoniana and Other Lichens Jun 18, 2015

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Lichens are under threat from climate and habitat changes. Should we care?

What Rats Really Think About Climate Change Jun 04, 2015

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We interviewed New York City rats to get their thoughts on climate change and whether humans will be able to adapt.

When Rats Inherit the Earth May 18, 2015

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If humans were to go extinct, what would the planet look like? One paleobiologist says the creatures most likely to take our place are rats.

How Water Is Bought and Sold May 07, 2015

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Reporter Ryan Bradley lives in California. Given the drought, he figured it'd be a good idea to buy some water rights. It was more complicated than he thought.

Climate Confessions Apr 23, 2015

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We asked for your stories of climate shame. You delivered.

Yak Life Apr 09, 2015

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Wild yaks live on the roof of the world, a frosty high-elevation plateau north of the Himalayas. Biologist Joel Berger wanted to find out how climate change might affect yaks, so he paid them a visit.

Video: Driving on Air Mar 26, 2015

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Why did a young Romanian inventor build an eco-friendly car made out of half a million LEGO pieces that runs on compressed air? Well, why not?

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