Short Wave

A podcast by NPR

1232 Episodes

  1. What Is An Unfair Advantage In Sports?

    Published: 8/10/2024
  2. These Sea Lions Are Basically Scientists

    Published: 8/9/2024
  3. Was The Paris Olympic Pool Slow?

    Published: 8/7/2024
  4. We're All Swimming In Big Bang Juice

    Published: 8/6/2024
  5. The Toll Of Social Media On Mental Health

    Published: 8/5/2024
  6. What Makes Simone Biles The GOAT, Scientifically

    Published: 8/2/2024
  7. The Mathematical Marvel Of The Rubik's Cube

    Published: 7/31/2024
  8. The Curious Case Of The Supermassive Black Hole

    Published: 7/30/2024
  9. We Hate To Tell You This, But Some Leeches Can Jump

    Published: 7/29/2024
  10. What Chimpanzee Gestures Reveal About Human Communication

    Published: 7/26/2024
  11. Dancing Yeti Crabs, Morphing Cuttlefish, Other Stories From The Deep Sea

    Published: 7/24/2024
  12. Outer Space Changes You, Literally. Here's What It Does To The Human Body

    Published: 7/23/2024
  13. The Brain Makes A Lot Of Waste. Here's How It Cleans Itself Up

    Published: 7/22/2024
  14. How An Ambitious River Rerouting Plan Could Change India's Weather

    Published: 7/19/2024
  15. The Magic — And Science — Of Synchronous Firefly Displays

    Published: 7/17/2024
  16. This Mysterious Energy Is Everywhere. Scientists Still Don't Know What It Is

    Published: 7/16/2024
  17. The Dubious Consent Question At The Heart Of The Human Genome Project

    Published: 7/15/2024
  18. Teens Are Following Skincare Trends On TikTok. Some Dermatologists Are Wary

    Published: 7/12/2024
  19. Like Humans, These Ants Can Perform Leg Amputations To Save Lives

    Published: 7/10/2024
  20. The Invisible Substance That Structures Our Universe

    Published: 7/9/2024

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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