Short Wave
A podcast by NPR

1232 Episodes
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Psychedelic Treatment For PTSD Faces Misconduct Hurdle
Published: 6/3/2024 -
A Silky Shark Named Genie Swam 17,000 Miles, a Record-Breaking Migration
Published: 5/31/2024 -
A Vaginal Microbiome Transplant Could Help People With BV
Published: 5/29/2024 -
With Summer Approaching, Here's A Smarter Way To Use Sunscreen
Published: 5/27/2024 -
How Israel Is Using Facial Recognition In Gaza
Published: 5/24/2024 -
Who's At Risk For Uterine Fibroids? Most Women
Published: 5/22/2024 -
What Are Sperm Whales Saying? Researchers Find A Complex 'Alphabet'
Published: 5/20/2024 -
Scientists Reveal Mysterious Origin of Baobab Trees, Rafiki's Home in 'The Lion King'
Published: 5/17/2024 -
Climate Change Is Coming For Your Chocolate
Published: 5/15/2024 -
How AI Is Cracking The Biology Code
Published: 5/13/2024 -
NEWS: NOAA Issues First Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch Since 2005
Published: 5/10/2024 -
How Autism Can Look Very Different, Even In Identical Twins
Published: 5/10/2024 -
The Wonderous World Of Nudibranchs
Published: 5/8/2024 -
'Stealing The Past': A Spat Between Twins Leads To A Theory Of Disputed Memories
Published: 5/6/2024 -
Deer Are Expanding North. That Could Hurt Some Species Like Boreal Caribou
Published: 5/3/2024 -
The Mysterious "Great Attractor" Pulling Our Galaxy Off Course
Published: 5/1/2024 -
How The New Catan Board Game Can Spark Conversations On Climate Change
Published: 4/29/2024 -
10 Years After Flint, The Fight To Replace Lead Pipes Continues
Published: 4/26/2024 -
Beavers Can Help With Climate Change. So How Do We Get Along?
Published: 4/24/2024 -
Sustainable Seafood Is All Around You — If You Know Where To Look
Published: 4/22/2024
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