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This week in science: Archaeology fakes, hurricanes and lizards, and heat health effects

NPR | By Regina G. Barber
Published September 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM EDT

NPR's Regina Barber and Nate Rott talk about a new way to spot archaeological fakes, how hurricanes may have influenced lizard evolution and the health effects of extreme heat.

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Regina G. Barber
Regina G. Barber is a co-host of Short Wave.