Taxidermy Robots, Talking to Dolphins (and Aliens), Methuselah the Fish

Laura Krantz returns to discuss how talking to dolphins may help us communicate with aliens! Plus, Rachel talks about dead spider claw machines (and other robot taxidermy), and Chelsey talks about the oldest fish ever.

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