Short Wave

A podcast by NPR

1232 Episodes

  1. Solutions Week: Reinventing Chocolate

    Published: 9/11/2024
  2. Solutions Week: The Cost Of Food Delivery

    Published: 9/10/2024
  3. Solutions Week: Climate Change Is Coming For Your Wine

    Published: 9/9/2024
  4. Body Electric: How AI Is Changing Our Relationships

    Published: 9/7/2024
  5. Dogs Go Viral For 'Talking' To Humans — But Can They?

    Published: 9/6/2024
  6. Feeling Itchy? Air Pollution Might Be Making It Worse

    Published: 9/4/2024
  7. Are You Overestimating The Algorithm?

    Published: 9/3/2024
  8. Batteries: The Lemonade Of Life

    Published: 9/2/2024
  9. Detecting Pests By Eavesdropping On Insects

    Published: 8/30/2024
  10. What's Missing From The Invasive Species Narrative?

    Published: 8/28/2024
  11. Preserving Your Humanity In The Age Of Robots

    Published: 8/27/2024
  12. This Unremarkable Ant From Europe Quietly Conquered NYC

    Published: 8/26/2024
  13. Feeling Bored? Stop Swiping

    Published: 8/23/2024
  14. What COVID Going Endemic Means For You

    Published: 8/21/2024
  15. Solve A Moon Mystery! With Radiolab

    Published: 8/20/2024
  16. The Power Of Braille Literacy

    Published: 8/19/2024
  17. Firing A Weapon Might Hurt Your Brain

    Published: 8/16/2024
  18. How To Beat The Heat, Olympian-Style

    Published: 8/14/2024
  19. How Will the Universe End?

    Published: 8/13/2024
  20. To Save The Grizzly Bear, You Gotta Think Like One

    Published: 8/12/2024

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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