Kelly Weinersmith

AMAZING

Thanks for being so helpful, but I don't need to jump on a call with anyone. The episode about interspecific brood parasitism came out today - so I'm all set.

Thanks! The deeper problem here is that I forgot to figure this out before the absolute last second when I would need the image to go along with the episode release. :)

Lots more great cuckoo & host egg images on Google Image, but some of them are behind paywalls or are copyrighted - and I'm never sure what's OK to share on the podcast page. ::sigh::

hahahahahaha. Yeah - I'm jealous. I'd rather explain weird hagfish articles.

OH NO! I hadn't thought of that....

I’ve been wondering when it would happen, and it turns out that age 11 is the age at which kid one starts asking why she can’t read @zachweinersmith.bsky.social’s comics :)

Ha!

Containers of organic milk that come with a sippy straw are found above a sign that says “These beverages contain alcohol.”

Milk has changed a lot since I was a kid.

Demodex!!!!

Stargazing forecast for 2026 - The World from PRX There’s already a lot happening here on Earth in 2026 — as you’ve heard on The World. If you need a break from it all, consider casting your eyes skyward. This year has a lot of celestial events in st...

I was interviewed on The World about fun stuff to see in the sky in 2026:

theworld.org/segments/202...

This was based on my SciAm article:
www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...

I am thrilled that my new book, Becoming Martian: How Living in Space Will Change Our Bodies and Minds, will officially be published on Feb 17th! I would like to invite those in the Houston area to join me at the launch event that evening at Brazos Bookstore! 🚀

Come hang out with me at this upcoming in person events! On Jan 25th I'll be at Emirates Lit Fest in Dubai, on Feb 17th I'll be in Houston celebrating the release of @scottsolomon.bsky.social's new book, and April 11th I'll be at the Ypsilanti Library in Michigan! Hope to see you there!

An adult female killifish, which is about as long as an adult's middle finger, and is a dull gray with some black spots.

An adult male killifish. A bit longer than an adult's middle finger, with yellow running along the bottom of its body.

The free-swimming stage of the trematode parasite Euhaplorchis californiensis. This parasite has been dyed so it appears to glow.

Daniel and Kelly talk about a brain-infecting parasite of California Killifish, and discuss how the parasite might be altering the fish's behavior to its own ends.

www.iheart.com/podcast/105-...

Uuuuugh. I was not prepared for perimenopause.

A collection of some of my (Kelly's) favorite fun, but not always flattering, random photos captured by Riverside in 2025. :)

No one is coming to mind, but I reposted the original post. Hope that helps!

Asking for some help.

I'm working with someone who is designing a pilot to study the uptake of PFAS chemicals by mushrooms for purposes of remediation.

Does ANYONE have a contact for a mycologist or someone who knows about mushrooms? If so, can you point them my way? Many thanks.

So glad you enjoyed the book, Mikko!!

Flyer promoting the STEMSEAS community college faculty cruise, aboard the R/V Sally Ride, from Seward, Alaska, to Alameda, CA May 21-31, 2026.

Are you a faculty member at a two-year college?
Are you interested in experiencing life aboard a research vessel?
Do you want to see Alaska, & sail underneath the Golden Gate Bridge?
Please apply to join me + 3 coleaders on the 2nd STEMSEAS 2YC faculty professional development cruise - in May!
⚒️🌊

Daniel, Kelly, and Katrine chat about how mosquitos find us, and the science and ethics behind new tools we have for controlling mosquito populations.

www.iheart.com/podcast/105-...

We're thrilled to welcome @scottsolomon.bsky.social back on the show! This time around we chatted with Scott about ancient hominid species, and how we learn about them.

PS - Scott has a podcast too! Check it out: @wildworldshow.bsky.social

www.iheart.com/podcast/105-...

Glad you're enjoying it! :)

Or is the problem that you've grossly underestimated the width of your head?

So glad you enjoyed it! :)

a little girl is laughing with her fist in the air while wearing a vest and tie . ALT: a little girl is laughing with her fist in the air while wearing a vest and tie .

Thank you for sharing! I just listened. I'm so thrilled to hear that you both enjoy our work. :D

Holy cow! What a wonderful compliment! Thanks for sharing that!!

I'm so glad you're enjoying it!!!

Reading @weinersmith.bsky.social and @zachweinersmith.bsky.social’s terrific A City on Mars on the train and I might die laughing before getting to my destination.

Just got to the (first?) hadrosaur. I love it!

Such a necessary book. #science #histsci

NO WAY!! This is awesome!!!!!