1232 Episodes

  1. CubeSat: Little Satellite, Big Deal

    Published: 1/12/2021
  2. This Teen Scientist Is TIME's First-Ever 'Kid Of The Year'

    Published: 1/11/2021
  3. Micro Wave: What Makes Curly Hair Curl?

    Published: 1/8/2021
  4. The Hunt For The World's Oldest Ice

    Published: 1/7/2021
  5. One Page At A Time, Jess Wade Is Changing Wikipedia

    Published: 1/6/2021
  6. How COVID-19 Has Changed Science

    Published: 1/5/2021
  7. Meet The Ko'Ko', The Comeback Bird

    Published: 1/4/2021
  8. Happy New Year from Short Wave!

    Published: 1/1/2021
  9. How Will Climate And Health Policy Look Under Biden?

    Published: 12/31/2020
  10. It's Okay To Sleep Late (Do It For Your Immune System)

    Published: 12/29/2020
  11. 2020: At Least It Was Good For Space Exploration?

    Published: 12/28/2020
  12. Happy Holidays from Short Wave!

    Published: 12/25/2020
  13. Seeing Monsters? It Could Be Sleep Paralysis

    Published: 12/24/2020
  14. Oof! 2020: A Hot Year For The Record Books

    Published: 12/22/2020
  15. Antimatter: Matter's "Evil Twin"

    Published: 12/21/2020
  16. Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall: Can You Reveal An Animal's Inner World At All?

    Published: 12/18/2020
  17. The Science Behind The Historic mRNA Vaccine

    Published: 12/17/2020
  18. How A 100-Year-Old Treatment Could Help Save Us From Superbugs

    Published: 12/15/2020
  19. To Unlock Sublime Flavor, Cook Like A Scientist

    Published: 12/14/2020
  20. Chang'e-5: To The Moon And Back

    Published: 12/11/2020

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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