
Rodrigo Pérez Ortega
Staff Writer for Science Magazine.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 55min
A mother lode of Mexican mammoths, how water pollution enters the air, and a book on playing dead
Rodrigo Pérez Ortega reveals a major discovery of mammoth fossils near Mexico City, reshaping our understanding of these ancient creatures. Kimberly Prather discusses how pollution from the Tijuana River affects air quality, highlighting urgent cleanup needs. Susana Monsó delves into animal perceptions of death in her book 'Playing Possum', challenging our views on grief in the animal kingdom. This conversation bridges science and philosophy, exploring the emotional depth of different species.