Short Wave

A podcast by NPR

1232 Episodes

  1. Why it's so hard to resist holiday sales (and how to try)

    Published: 12/13/2023
  2. How Glaciers Move — And Affect Sea Level Rise

    Published: 12/11/2023
  3. Feeling Lonely? Your Brain May Process The World Differently

    Published: 12/8/2023
  4. A Star Is Born ... And Then What? Journey Through The Life Cycle of a star

    Published: 12/6/2023
  5. Don't Call It Dirt: The Surprising Science Of Soil

    Published: 12/4/2023
  6. These Penguins Take 10,000 Little Naps A Day — Seconds At A Time

    Published: 12/1/2023
  7. The International Race To Create Human Eggs And Sperm In The Lab

    Published: 11/29/2023
  8. Monday Night Football And Pursuing Two Careers With John Urschel

    Published: 11/27/2023
  9. What Fossilized Poop Can Teach Us About Dinosaurs

    Published: 11/24/2023
  10. The Thanksgiving Quest For The (Scientifically) Best Turkey

    Published: 11/22/2023
  11. 3 Major Ways Climate Change Affects Life In The U.S.

    Published: 11/20/2023
  12. Cutting A Teaspoon Of Salt Is Comparable To Taking Blood Pressure Medication

    Published: 11/17/2023
  13. Thousands of earthquakes in Iceland may spell a volcanic eruption

    Published: 11/15/2023
  14. How Venus got caught up in an 18th century space race

    Published: 11/13/2023
  15. Trailblazing Computer Scientist Fei-Fei Li on Human-Centered AI

    Published: 11/10/2023
  16. To Figure Out The Future Climate, Scientists Are Researching How Trees Form Clouds

    Published: 11/8/2023
  17. Mapping The Seafloor Is Daunting But Key To Improving Human Life

    Published: 11/6/2023
  18. Pulling An All-Nighter Is A Temporary Antidepressant

    Published: 11/3/2023
  19. Sky Vaccines: Ridding Raccoons Of Rabies En Masse

    Published: 11/1/2023
  20. Thanks, Neanderthals: How our ancient relatives could help find new antibiotics

    Published: 10/30/2023

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength.If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave