Short Wave

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1232 Episodes

  1. The Jackson Water Crisis Through A Student Journalist's Eyes

    Published: 7/29/2023
  2. Peanuts, Pets And Poopy Shores

    Published: 7/28/2023
  3. Why Babies Babble And What It Can Teach Adults About Language

    Published: 7/26/2023
  4. The Scorpion Renaissance Has Arrived

    Published: 7/24/2023
  5. 'Oppenheimer' And The Science Of Atomic Bombs

    Published: 7/21/2023
  6. This Cellular Atlas Could Lead To Breakthroughs For Endometriosis Patients

    Published: 7/19/2023
  7. Meet The Residents Of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

    Published: 7/17/2023
  8. Sea squirts and 'skeeters in our science news roundup

    Published: 7/14/2023
  9. This Is Canada's Worst Fire Season In Modern History. It's Not New

    Published: 7/12/2023
  10. The Only Nuclear-Powered Passenger Ship EVER

    Published: 7/10/2023
  11. What Geologists Love — And Lament — About Cult Classic 'The Core'

    Published: 7/7/2023
  12. Tick Check! Meet Your Backyard Bloodsuckers

    Published: 7/5/2023
  13. The Chemistry Behind A Perfect Barbeque

    Published: 7/3/2023
  14. Why This Gravitational Waves News Is A Big Deal

    Published: 6/30/2023
  15. An unexpected forest in the ocean

    Published: 6/28/2023
  16. A Smarter Way To Use Sunscreen

    Published: 6/26/2023
  17. Rethinking The Lab Rat

    Published: 6/23/2023
  18. This Satellite Could Help Clean Up The Air

    Published: 6/21/2023
  19. New Star Trek Season, Same Ol' Sci-Fi

    Published: 6/19/2023
  20. A Newly-Discovered Asteroid And What's Beneath The Ice On Enceladus

    Published: 6/16/2023

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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