Short Wave
A podcast by NPR

1232 Episodes
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Sharks Often Get A Bad Rap, But Oceans Need Them
Published: 7/8/2024 -
From Cars To Leaf Blowers: Noise Pollution's Toll On Human Health
Published: 7/5/2024 -
Researchers Are Figuring Out How African Ancestry Can Affect Certain Brain Disorders
Published: 7/3/2024 -
Could '3 Body Problem's Aliens Exist? The Science Behind Netflix's New Hit
Published: 7/2/2024 -
Want Juicy Barbecue This Fourth Of July? Cook Low And Slow
Published: 7/1/2024 -
Move Over Norse Mythology, There's A New Loki In Town — A Dinosaur
Published: 6/28/2024 -
The Human Brain Is Hardwired To Recognize Faces. But What If You Can't?
Published: 6/26/2024 -
Some Stars Explode As They Die. We Look At Their Life Cycle
Published: 6/25/2024 -
Earth Is More Than A Planet With Life On It. It's A "Living Planet"
Published: 6/24/2024 -
We're In For A Brutal Hurricane Season, According To Predictions
Published: 6/21/2024 -
What 'Inside Out 2' Got Right About Anxiety, Per A Psychologist
Published: 6/19/2024 -
Pluto Isn't A Planet — But It Gives Us Clues For How The Solar System Formed
Published: 6/18/2024 -
How Millions Of Mosquitoes Could Save Hawaii's Endangered Birds
Published: 6/17/2024 -
Inheriting: Leah & Japanese American Incarceration
Published: 6/15/2024 -
Why You Shouldn't Worry About Invasive Joro Spiders
Published: 6/14/2024 -
How The Current Heat Dome Can Affect Human Health
Published: 6/12/2024 -
From The Physics Of G-Force To Weightlessness: How It Feels To Launch Into Space
Published: 6/11/2024 -
Illegal Wildlife Trade Is Booming. What Does That Mean For The Confiscated Animals?
Published: 6/10/2024 -
'Math In Drag' Explores The Creativity And Beauty In Numbers
Published: 6/7/2024 -
Why The Science Of Tides Was Crucial For D-Day
Published: 6/5/2024
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