1232 Episodes

  1. When Tracking Your Period Lets Companies Track You

    Published: 1/18/2022
  2. The Debate About Pablo Escobar's Hippos

    Published: 1/14/2022
  3. How COVID Is Affecting Kids' Mental Health

    Published: 1/13/2022
  4. Wingspan! It's Got Birds, Science, Caterpillars - An Ideal Night In

    Published: 1/12/2022
  5. Pondering A New Normal As The Omicron Surge Continues

    Published: 1/11/2022
  6. The Electric Car Race! Vroom, Vroom!

    Published: 1/10/2022
  7. Man's Best Friend Is Healing Veterans

    Published: 1/7/2022
  8. How To Talk About The COVID-19 Vaccine With People Who Are Hesitant

    Published: 1/6/2022
  9. Doctor Finds Hope In Helping Inform And Vaccinate Her Community

    Published: 1/5/2022
  10. An Ode To The Manta Ray

    Published: 1/4/2022
  11. The Science Of The Delta-8 Craze

    Published: 1/3/2022
  12. This New Year - Slow Down, It Doesn't Mean You're Lazy

    Published: 12/31/2021
  13. 2021: Celebrating The Joy Of Birds

    Published: 12/30/2021
  14. Meet the Dermatologists Changing Their Field

    Published: 12/29/2021
  15. Our Favorite Things: Math And Community In The Classroom

    Published: 12/28/2021
  16. Our Favorite Things, Short Wave-style

    Published: 12/27/2021
  17. Octavia Butler: Visionary Fiction‬

    Published: 12/23/2021
  18. Want To Start Reading Sci-Fi And Fantasy? Here's A Beginner's Guide

    Published: 12/22/2021
  19. Sci-Fi Movie Club: 'Contact'

    Published: 12/21/2021
  20. Happy Science Fiction Week, Earthlings!

    Published: 12/20/2021

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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