Short Wave
A podcast by NPR
1232 Episodes
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SPACE WEEK: Every Moon, Ranked
Published: 9/1/2020 -
SPACE WEEK: The Mystery Of Dark Energy
Published: 8/31/2020 -
The Arecibo Telescope Is Damaged — And That's A Big Deal
Published: 8/28/2020 -
The Science Of Wildfire Smoke
Published: 8/27/2020 -
What Does A Healthy Rainforest Sound Like?
Published: 8/26/2020 -
Scorpion Vs Mouse: A Mind-Blowing Desert Showdown
Published: 8/25/2020 -
Safely Socializing In The Time Of 'Rona
Published: 8/24/2020 -
Science Movie Club: 'Arrival'
Published: 8/21/2020 -
How The Lack of Fans Is Changing the Psychology of Sports
Published: 8/20/2020 -
The Science Behind Storytelling
Published: 8/19/2020 -
Farming Releases Carbon From The Earth's Soil Into The Air. Can We Put It Back?
Published: 8/18/2020 -
The Science Is Simple, So Why Is Opening Schools So Complicated?
Published: 8/17/2020 -
Save The Parasites
Published: 8/14/2020 -
How To Know If A Hurricane Is Coming For You
Published: 8/13/2020 -
1st U.S. Dog With COVID-19 Has Died, And There's A Lot We Still Don't Know
Published: 8/12/2020 -
Gene-Altered Squid Could Be The Next Lab Rats
Published: 8/11/2020 -
Why Herd Immunity Won't Save Us
Published: 8/10/2020 -
Micro Wave: Spreading Warm Bread With Socks
Published: 8/7/2020 -
Wearing A Mask Could Be Even More Important Than We Thought
Published: 8/6/2020 -
How Gene Therapy Helped Conner Run
Published: 8/5/2020
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