Short Wave
A podcast by NPR
1232 Episodes
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It's Okay To Let Go Of Herd Immunity
Published: 6/2/2021 -
Rainbows! How They Form And Why We See Them
Published: 6/1/2021 -
Disabled Scientists Are Often Excluded From The Lab
Published: 5/28/2021 -
Big Vape: The Incendiary Rise of Juul E-cigarettes
Published: 5/27/2021 -
The Curious Stardust At The Ocean Floor
Published: 5/26/2021 -
The State Of Vaccinations In The U.S.
Published: 5/25/2021 -
'Off The Charts' Rise In Alcoholic Liver Disease Among Young Women
Published: 5/24/2021 -
Who Should Control Earth's Thermostat?
Published: 5/21/2021 -
Biden Proposes A 'Civilian Corps' To Address Climate Change
Published: 5/20/2021 -
Pandemic Could Roll Back Advancements For Women in STEMM
Published: 5/19/2021 -
Too soon? The CDC Relaxes Mask Guidance For Fully Vaccinated
Published: 5/18/2021 -
Racism, Opioids And COVID-19: A Deadly Trifecta
Published: 5/17/2021 -
Animal Slander! The Origins Of "Badgering" Will Bum You Out
Published: 5/14/2021 -
In The Pandemic, Children Face A Mental Health Crisis
Published: 5/13/2021 -
SCOOP: There's A Dirt Shortage
Published: 5/12/2021 -
Pediatricians Work To Persuade Parents And Teens To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Published: 5/11/2021 -
The Past, Present and Future of mRNA Vaccines
Published: 5/10/2021 -
'Everyone I Know Has Lost Someone': An Update From India
Published: 5/7/2021 -
A Fragile X Treatment May Be On The Horizon
Published: 5/6/2021 -
Why Some Countries Have Low Vaccination Rates
Published: 5/5/2021
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