Short Wave
A podcast by NPR

1232 Episodes
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The Jackson Water Crisis Through A Student Journalist's Eyes
Published: 7/29/2023 -
Peanuts, Pets And Poopy Shores
Published: 7/28/2023 -
Why Babies Babble And What It Can Teach Adults About Language
Published: 7/26/2023 -
The Scorpion Renaissance Has Arrived
Published: 7/24/2023 -
'Oppenheimer' And The Science Of Atomic Bombs
Published: 7/21/2023 -
This Cellular Atlas Could Lead To Breakthroughs For Endometriosis Patients
Published: 7/19/2023 -
Meet The Residents Of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Published: 7/17/2023 -
Sea squirts and 'skeeters in our science news roundup
Published: 7/14/2023 -
This Is Canada's Worst Fire Season In Modern History. It's Not New
Published: 7/12/2023 -
The Only Nuclear-Powered Passenger Ship EVER
Published: 7/10/2023 -
What Geologists Love — And Lament — About Cult Classic 'The Core'
Published: 7/7/2023 -
Tick Check! Meet Your Backyard Bloodsuckers
Published: 7/5/2023 -
The Chemistry Behind A Perfect Barbeque
Published: 7/3/2023 -
Why This Gravitational Waves News Is A Big Deal
Published: 6/30/2023 -
An unexpected forest in the ocean
Published: 6/28/2023 -
A Smarter Way To Use Sunscreen
Published: 6/26/2023 -
Rethinking The Lab Rat
Published: 6/23/2023 -
This Satellite Could Help Clean Up The Air
Published: 6/21/2023 -
New Star Trek Season, Same Ol' Sci-Fi
Published: 6/19/2023 -
A Newly-Discovered Asteroid And What's Beneath The Ice On Enceladus
Published: 6/16/2023
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