Short Wave
A podcast by NPR
1232 Episodes
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Abortion Laws in Texas are Disrupting Maternal Care
Published: 8/4/2022 -
The Secret History of DNA
Published: 8/3/2022 -
Wild Horses Could Keep Wildfire At Bay
Published: 8/2/2022 -
TASTE BUDDIES: The Controversial World Of Taste Science
Published: 8/1/2022 -
Spice, Spice, Baby! Why Some Of Us Enjoy The Pain Of Spicy Foods
Published: 7/29/2022 -
TASTE BUDDIES: No Sugarcoating How Sweet Affects The Brain
Published: 7/28/2022 -
TASTE BUDDIES: Feeling Salty?
Published: 7/27/2022 -
TASTE BUDDIES: Umami And The Redemption Of MSG
Published: 7/26/2022 -
TASTE BUDDIES: Pucker Up! It's The Science Of Sour
Published: 7/25/2022 -
The Accelerated Approvals Process: Are Drugmakers Fulfilling Their Promises?
Published: 7/22/2022 -
Russia's War In Ukraine Is Hurting Nature
Published: 7/21/2022 -
Keeping Score On Climate: How We Measure Greenhouse Gases
Published: 7/20/2022 -
Venus And The 18th Century Space Race
Published: 7/19/2022 -
How Clarice Phelps Put Her Mark On The Periodic Table
Published: 7/18/2022 -
The Universe's Baby Pictures (Squee!) From The James Webb Space Telescope
Published: 7/15/2022 -
Making Space Travel Accessible For People With Disabilities
Published: 7/14/2022 -
Real Life 'Goonies'? A Mysterious Shipwreck Found Off the Oregon Coast
Published: 7/13/2022 -
BA.5: The Omicron Subvariant Driving Up Cases — And Reinfections
Published: 7/12/2022 -
Everything On A Bagel: A Conversation With Daniels
Published: 7/11/2022 -
Tiny Critter Week Finale: Nudibranchs Do It Better
Published: 7/8/2022
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