Short Wave

A podcast by NPR

1232 Episodes

  1. Sharks Often Get A Bad Rap, But Oceans Need Them

    Published: 7/8/2024
  2. From Cars To Leaf Blowers: Noise Pollution's Toll On Human Health

    Published: 7/5/2024
  3. Researchers Are Figuring Out How African Ancestry Can Affect Certain Brain Disorders

    Published: 7/3/2024
  4. Could '3 Body Problem's Aliens Exist? The Science Behind Netflix's New Hit

    Published: 7/2/2024
  5. Want Juicy Barbecue This Fourth Of July? Cook Low And Slow

    Published: 7/1/2024
  6. Move Over Norse Mythology, There's A New Loki In Town — A Dinosaur

    Published: 6/28/2024
  7. The Human Brain Is Hardwired To Recognize Faces. But What If You Can't?

    Published: 6/26/2024
  8. Some Stars Explode As They Die. We Look At Their Life Cycle

    Published: 6/25/2024
  9. Earth Is More Than A Planet With Life On It. It's A "Living Planet"

    Published: 6/24/2024
  10. We're In For A Brutal Hurricane Season, According To Predictions

    Published: 6/21/2024
  11. What 'Inside Out 2' Got Right About Anxiety, Per A Psychologist

    Published: 6/19/2024
  12. Pluto Isn't A Planet — But It Gives Us Clues For How The Solar System Formed

    Published: 6/18/2024
  13. How Millions Of Mosquitoes Could Save Hawaii's Endangered Birds

    Published: 6/17/2024
  14. Inheriting: Leah & Japanese American Incarceration

    Published: 6/15/2024
  15. Why You Shouldn't Worry About Invasive Joro Spiders

    Published: 6/14/2024
  16. How The Current Heat Dome Can Affect Human Health

    Published: 6/12/2024
  17. From The Physics Of G-Force To Weightlessness: How It Feels To Launch Into Space

    Published: 6/11/2024
  18. Illegal Wildlife Trade Is Booming. What Does That Mean For The Confiscated Animals?

    Published: 6/10/2024
  19. 'Math In Drag' Explores The Creativity And Beauty In Numbers

    Published: 6/7/2024
  20. Why The Science Of Tides Was Crucial For D-Day

    Published: 6/5/2024

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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