Short Wave
A podcast by NPR

1232 Episodes
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Why it's so hard to resist holiday sales (and how to try)
Published: 12/13/2023 -
How Glaciers Move — And Affect Sea Level Rise
Published: 12/11/2023 -
Feeling Lonely? Your Brain May Process The World Differently
Published: 12/8/2023 -
A Star Is Born ... And Then What? Journey Through The Life Cycle of a star
Published: 12/6/2023 -
Don't Call It Dirt: The Surprising Science Of Soil
Published: 12/4/2023 -
These Penguins Take 10,000 Little Naps A Day — Seconds At A Time
Published: 12/1/2023 -
The International Race To Create Human Eggs And Sperm In The Lab
Published: 11/29/2023 -
Monday Night Football And Pursuing Two Careers With John Urschel
Published: 11/27/2023 -
What Fossilized Poop Can Teach Us About Dinosaurs
Published: 11/24/2023 -
The Thanksgiving Quest For The (Scientifically) Best Turkey
Published: 11/22/2023 -
3 Major Ways Climate Change Affects Life In The U.S.
Published: 11/20/2023 -
Cutting A Teaspoon Of Salt Is Comparable To Taking Blood Pressure Medication
Published: 11/17/2023 -
Thousands of earthquakes in Iceland may spell a volcanic eruption
Published: 11/15/2023 -
How Venus got caught up in an 18th century space race
Published: 11/13/2023 -
Trailblazing Computer Scientist Fei-Fei Li on Human-Centered AI
Published: 11/10/2023 -
To Figure Out The Future Climate, Scientists Are Researching How Trees Form Clouds
Published: 11/8/2023 -
Mapping The Seafloor Is Daunting But Key To Improving Human Life
Published: 11/6/2023 -
Pulling An All-Nighter Is A Temporary Antidepressant
Published: 11/3/2023 -
Sky Vaccines: Ridding Raccoons Of Rabies En Masse
Published: 11/1/2023 -
Thanks, Neanderthals: How our ancient relatives could help find new antibiotics
Published: 10/30/2023
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