Short Wave
A podcast by NPR

1232 Episodes
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Animal Crossing: The Destructive Nature of Roads
Published: 9/13/2023 -
Why A Proposed Marine Sanctuary Could Make History
Published: 9/11/2023 -
Air Pollution May Be Increasing Superbugs
Published: 9/8/2023 -
Recurring UTIs: The Infection We Keep Secretly Getting
Published: 9/6/2023 -
The Deadly Toll Heat Can Take On Humans
Published: 9/4/2023 -
Food Allergies Are On The Rise. Are You Affected?
Published: 9/1/2023 -
'Speedboat Epidemiology': Eradicating Disease One Person At A Time
Published: 8/30/2023 -
What Do We Do With Radioactive Wastewater?
Published: 8/28/2023 -
A Tale Of Two Lunar Landing Attempts
Published: 8/25/2023 -
What Made Hilary Such A Weird Storm
Published: 8/23/2023 -
Fixing Our Failing Electric Grid... On A Budget
Published: 8/21/2023 -
The Key To Uncovering An Ancient Maya City? Lasers
Published: 8/18/2023 -
Is Math Real?
Published: 8/16/2023 -
Sperm Can't Really Swim And Other Surprising Pregnancy Facts
Published: 8/14/2023 -
The Fish That Conceal Themselves To Hunt
Published: 8/11/2023 -
The Science Of Happiness Sounds Great. But Is The Research Solid?
Published: 8/9/2023 -
Black Metallurgists, Iron And The Industrial Revolution
Published: 8/7/2023 -
This Sausage-Shaped Part Of Your Brain Causes Out-Of-Body Experiences
Published: 8/4/2023 -
The Secrecy Of The Horseshoe Crab Blood Harvest
Published: 8/2/2023 -
Christmas in July! Celebrate With Hilarious Research
Published: 7/31/2023
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