Short Wave

A podcast by NPR

1232 Episodes

  1. 5-Year-Olds Asked Us Science Questions. We Answer

    Published: 10/15/2024
  2. Why Traditional Plant Knowledge Is Not A Quick Fix

    Published: 10/14/2024
  3. What The Heck Is A Rock Glacier?

    Published: 10/11/2024
  4. Anxious? Try Watching A Scary Movie

    Published: 10/9/2024
  5. How Do You Spot A Liar?

    Published: 10/8/2024
  6. Mapping The Entire Fruit Fly Brain

    Published: 10/7/2024
  7. What Lightning And Black Holes Have In Common

    Published: 10/4/2024
  8. Why Astronomers Are Teaching Climate Change

    Published: 10/2/2024
  9. If Fungi Win, Will We Be Ready?

    Published: 10/1/2024
  10. Do NYC Birds Hold The Clues To The Next Pandemic?

    Published: 9/30/2024
  11. Hurricane Helene Is Here And Powerful

    Published: 9/27/2024
  12. The Reality Of OCD

    Published: 9/25/2024
  13. Harnessing The Ghost Particles Blasting Through You

    Published: 9/24/2024
  14. Solving The EV Battery Recycling Puzzle

    Published: 9/23/2024
  15. How To Get A Haircut In Space

    Published: 9/21/2024
  16. The Scuba Diving Lizards Breathing By Bubble

    Published: 9/20/2024
  17. Are Crabs The Final Form?

    Published: 9/18/2024
  18. The physics of wheelchair basketball, from a Paralympian

    Published: 9/17/2024
  19. What's Up With The Hot Ocean Temperatures?

    Published: 9/16/2024
  20. Solutions Week: Reducing The Food Waste Problem

    Published: 9/13/2024

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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