Short Wave

A podcast by NPR

1232 Episodes

  1. Psychedelic Treatment For PTSD Faces Misconduct Hurdle

    Published: 6/3/2024
  2. A Silky Shark Named Genie Swam 17,000 Miles, a Record-Breaking Migration

    Published: 5/31/2024
  3. A Vaginal Microbiome Transplant Could Help People With BV

    Published: 5/29/2024
  4. With Summer Approaching, Here's A Smarter Way To Use Sunscreen

    Published: 5/27/2024
  5. How Israel Is Using Facial Recognition In Gaza

    Published: 5/24/2024
  6. Who's At Risk For Uterine Fibroids? Most Women

    Published: 5/22/2024
  7. What Are Sperm Whales Saying? Researchers Find A Complex 'Alphabet'

    Published: 5/20/2024
  8. Scientists Reveal Mysterious Origin of Baobab Trees, Rafiki's Home in 'The Lion King'

    Published: 5/17/2024
  9. Climate Change Is Coming For Your Chocolate

    Published: 5/15/2024
  10. How AI Is Cracking The Biology Code

    Published: 5/13/2024
  11. NEWS: NOAA Issues First Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch Since 2005

    Published: 5/10/2024
  12. How Autism Can Look Very Different, Even In Identical Twins

    Published: 5/10/2024
  13. The Wonderous World Of Nudibranchs

    Published: 5/8/2024
  14. 'Stealing The Past': A Spat Between Twins Leads To A Theory Of Disputed Memories

    Published: 5/6/2024
  15. Deer Are Expanding North. That Could Hurt Some Species Like Boreal Caribou

    Published: 5/3/2024
  16. The Mysterious "Great Attractor" Pulling Our Galaxy Off Course

    Published: 5/1/2024
  17. How The New Catan Board Game Can Spark Conversations On Climate Change

    Published: 4/29/2024
  18. 10 Years After Flint, The Fight To Replace Lead Pipes Continues

    Published: 4/26/2024
  19. Beavers Can Help With Climate Change. So How Do We Get Along?

    Published: 4/24/2024
  20. Sustainable Seafood Is All Around You — If You Know Where To Look

    Published: 4/22/2024

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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