Short Wave
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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
Episodes (2552)
We Hate To Tell You This, But Some Leeches Can Jump
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What Chimpanzee Gestures Reveal About Human Communication
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Dancing Yeti Crabs, Morphing Cuttlefish, Other Stories From The Deep Sea
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Jul 24, 202413:10pending
Outer Space Changes You, Literally. Here's What It Does To The Human Body
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Jul 23, 202414:22pending
The Brain Makes A Lot Of Waste. Here's How It Cleans Itself Up
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Jul 22, 202413:12pending
How An Ambitious River Rerouting Plan Could Change India's Weather
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Jul 19, 202413:45pending
The Magic — And Science — Of Synchronous Firefly Displays
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Jul 17, 202413:50pending
This Mysterious Energy Is Everywhere. Scientists Still Don't Know What It Is
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Jul 16, 202414:46pending
The Dubious Consent Question At The Heart Of The Human Genome Project
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Jul 15, 202414:12pending
Teens Are Following Skincare Trends On TikTok. Some Dermatologists Are Wary
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Jul 12, 20249:13pending
Like Humans, These Ants Can Perform Leg Amputations To Save Lives
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Jul 10, 202413:48pending
The Invisible Substance That Structures Our Universe
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Jul 9, 202414:27pending
Sharks Often Get A Bad Rap, But Oceans Need Them
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Jul 8, 202410:56pending
From Cars To Leaf Blowers: Noise Pollution's Toll On Human Health
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Jul 5, 202412:53pending
Researchers Are Figuring Out How African Ancestry Can Affect Certain Brain Disor...
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Jul 3, 202413:23pending
Could '3 Body Problem's Aliens Exist? The Science Behind Netflix's New Hit
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Jul 2, 202414:29pending
Want Juicy Barbecue This Fourth Of July? Cook Low And Slow
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Jul 1, 202411:48pending
Move Over Norse Mythology, There's A New Loki In Town — A Dinosaur
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Jun 28, 20249:14pending
The Human Brain Is Hardwired To Recognize Faces. But What If You Can't?
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Jun 26, 202412:41pending
Some Stars Explode As They Die. We Look At Their Life Cycle
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Jun 25, 202414:41pending
Earth Is More Than A Planet With Life On It. It's A "Living Planet"
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Jun 24, 202414:02pending
We're In For A Brutal Hurricane Season, According To Predictions
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Jun 21, 202411:47pending
What 'Inside Out 2' Got Right About Anxiety, Per A Psychologist
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Jun 19, 202414:05pending
Pluto Isn't A Planet — But It Gives Us Clues For How The Solar System Formed
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Jun 18, 202414:23pending
How Millions Of Mosquitoes Could Save Hawaii's Endangered Birds
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Jun 17, 202414:59pending
Inheriting: Leah & Japanese American Incarceration
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Jun 15, 202412:01pending
Why You Shouldn't Worry About Invasive Joro Spiders
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Jun 14, 20248:19pending
How The Current Heat Dome Can Affect Human Health
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Jun 12, 202410:58pending
From The Physics Of G-Force To Weightlessness: How It Feels To Launch Into Space
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Jun 11, 202414:07pending
Illegal Wildlife Trade Is Booming. What Does That Mean For The Confiscated Anima...
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Jun 10, 202411:17pending
'Math In Drag' Explores The Creativity And Beauty In Numbers
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Jun 7, 202412:18pending
Why The Science Of Tides Was Crucial For D-Day
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Jun 5, 202413:29pending
Psychedelic Treatment For PTSD Faces Misconduct Hurdle
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Jun 3, 202413:57pending
A Silky Shark Named Genie Swam 17,000 Miles, a Record-Breaking Migration
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May 31, 20249:14pending
A Vaginal Microbiome Transplant Could Help People With BV
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May 29, 202413:12pending
With Summer Approaching, Here's A Smarter Way To Use Sunscreen
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May 27, 202412:08pending
How Israel Is Using Facial Recognition In Gaza
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May 24, 202414:35pending
Who's At Risk For Uterine Fibroids? Most Women
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May 22, 202413:29pending
What Are Sperm Whales Saying? Researchers Find A Complex 'Alphabet'
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May 20, 202413:34pending
Scientists Reveal Mysterious Origin of Baobab Trees, Rafiki's Home in 'The Lion...
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May 17, 20249:29pending
Climate Change Is Coming For Your Chocolate
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May 15, 202413:08pending
How AI Is Cracking The Biology Code
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May 13, 202414:05pending
NEWS: NOAA Issues First Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch Since 2005
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May 10, 202413:29pending
How Autism Can Look Very Different, Even in Identical Twins
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May 10, 202410:57pending
The Wonderous World Of Nudibranchs
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May 8, 202412:10pending
'Stealing The Past': A Spat Between Twins Leads To A Theory Of Disputed Memories
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May 6, 202412:48pending
Deer Are Expanding North. That Could Hurt Some Species Like Boreal Caribou
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May 3, 20249:00pending
The Mysterious "Great Attractor" Pulling Our Galaxy Off Course
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May 1, 202412:48pending
How The New Catan Board Game Can Spark Conversations On Climate Change
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Apr 29, 202411:35pending
10 Years After Flint, The Fight To Replace Lead Pipes Continues
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Apr 26, 202413:12pending
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