Short Wave
A podcast by NPR

1232 Episodes
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5-Year-Olds Asked Us Science Questions. We Answer
Published: 10/15/2024 -
Why Traditional Plant Knowledge Is Not A Quick Fix
Published: 10/14/2024 -
What The Heck Is A Rock Glacier?
Published: 10/11/2024 -
Anxious? Try Watching A Scary Movie
Published: 10/9/2024 -
How Do You Spot A Liar?
Published: 10/8/2024 -
Mapping The Entire Fruit Fly Brain
Published: 10/7/2024 -
What Lightning And Black Holes Have In Common
Published: 10/4/2024 -
Why Astronomers Are Teaching Climate Change
Published: 10/2/2024 -
If Fungi Win, Will We Be Ready?
Published: 10/1/2024 -
Do NYC Birds Hold The Clues To The Next Pandemic?
Published: 9/30/2024 -
Hurricane Helene Is Here And Powerful
Published: 9/27/2024 -
The Reality Of OCD
Published: 9/25/2024 -
Harnessing The Ghost Particles Blasting Through You
Published: 9/24/2024 -
Solving The EV Battery Recycling Puzzle
Published: 9/23/2024 -
How To Get A Haircut In Space
Published: 9/21/2024 -
The Scuba Diving Lizards Breathing By Bubble
Published: 9/20/2024 -
Are Crabs The Final Form?
Published: 9/18/2024 -
The physics of wheelchair basketball, from a Paralympian
Published: 9/17/2024 -
What's Up With The Hot Ocean Temperatures?
Published: 9/16/2024 -
Solutions Week: Reducing The Food Waste Problem
Published: 9/13/2024
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