Short Wave

A podcast by NPR

1232 Episodes

  1. How To Have Hard Conversations

    Published: 11/19/2024
  2. Don't Let Jet Lag Ruin Your Holiday Plans

    Published: 11/18/2024
  3. The Mystery Mollusk Roaming The Midnight Zone

    Published: 11/15/2024
  4. Should Humans Live On Mars?

    Published: 11/13/2024
  5. These Drones Could Help Keep Your Lights On

    Published: 11/12/2024
  6. Eating Breakfast? You Can Thank Fermentation

    Published: 11/11/2024
  7. Picking Up Cosmic Vibrations

    Published: 11/8/2024
  8. A Better Life For Trafficked Turtles

    Published: 11/6/2024
  9. Elections Are One Big Math Problem

    Published: 11/5/2024
  10. Did Life Start In Hydrothermal Vents?

    Published: 11/4/2024
  11. The Best (And Oldest) Tadpole Ever Discovered

    Published: 11/1/2024
  12. The Sound Of Fear: Why Do Animals Scream?

    Published: 10/30/2024
  13. Embracing Death: Why We Age

    Published: 10/29/2024
  14. Honey, They Cloned The Apples!

    Published: 10/28/2024
  15. Saving The Hawaiian Tree Snails

    Published: 10/25/2024
  16. A Brand New Kind of Schizophrenia Treatment

    Published: 10/23/2024
  17. 'Ghost Genes' Could Help Save The American Red Wolf

    Published: 10/22/2024
  18. Game Night With 'Shrooms

    Published: 10/21/2024
  19. New Frogs Just Dropped

    Published: 10/18/2024
  20. Europa Clipper And The Search For Life In Space

    Published: 10/16/2024

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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