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)
Why Big Numbers Break Our Brains
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Asian Glow Might Have A Major Upside
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This Year's Top Science Stories, Wrapped
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Dec 29, 20238:20pending
A year in music science: wonder, volume and animals that groove
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Dec 28, 202310:56pending
Life Could Be Different ... And Maybe Better?
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Dec 27, 202312:43pending
This Holiday, Dig Into Some Of The Hilarious Science Of Christmas BMJs Past
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Dec 25, 202313:02pending
LED Lights Make You Sick? We Found Out What Causes It
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Dec 22, 202313:47pending
Once A Satirical Conspiracy, Bird Drones Could Soon Be A Reality
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Dec 21, 202314:25pending
Climate Talks Call For A Transition Away From Fossil Fuels. Is That Enough?
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Dec 20, 202314:20pending
Want To Be Greener This Holiday Season? Try Composting!
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Dec 18, 202313:25pending
More Plant And Fungi Emojis, Please!
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Dec 15, 20238:37pending
When AI Goes Wrong
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Dec 14, 202314:16pending
Why it's so hard to resist holiday sales (and how to try)
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Dec 13, 202314:14pending
How Glaciers Move — And Affect Sea Level Rise
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Dec 11, 202313:41pending
Feeling Lonely? Your Brain May Process The World Differently
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Dec 8, 202315:24pending
A Star Is Born ... And Then What? Journey Through The Life Cycle of a star
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Dec 6, 202314:36pending
Don't Call It Dirt: The Surprising Science Of Soil
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Dec 4, 202311:31pending
These Penguins Take 10,000 Little Naps A Day — Seconds At A Time
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Dec 1, 202310:14pending
The International Race To Create Human Eggs And Sperm In The Lab
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Nov 29, 202315:17pending
Monday Night Football And Pursuing Two Careers With John Urschel
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Nov 27, 202314:49pending
What Fossilized Poop Can Teach Us About Dinosaurs
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Nov 24, 202314:14pending
The Thanksgiving Quest For The (Scientifically) Best Turkey
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Nov 22, 202313:00pending
3 Major Ways Climate Change Affects Life In The U.S.
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Nov 20, 202312:55pending
Cutting A Teaspoon Of Salt Is Comparable To Taking Blood Pressure Medication
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Nov 17, 20239:09pending
Thousands of earthquakes in Iceland may spell a volcanic eruption
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Nov 15, 202313:14pending
How Venus got caught up in an 18th century space race
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Nov 13, 20239:41pending
Trailblazing Computer Scientist Fei-Fei Li on Human-Centered AI
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Nov 10, 202311:03pending
To Figure Out The Future Climate, Scientists Are Researching How Trees Form Clou...
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Nov 8, 202312:10pending
Mapping The Seafloor Is Daunting But Key To Improving Human Life
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Nov 6, 202313:14pending
Pulling An All-Nighter Is A Temporary Antidepressant
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Nov 3, 20238:48pending
Sky Vaccines: Ridding Raccoons Of Rabies En Masse
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Nov 1, 202313:06pending
Thanks, Neanderthals: How our ancient relatives could help find new antibiotics
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Oct 30, 202312:33pending
Scientist Just Made The Largest Brain Map Ever
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Oct 27, 202311:37pending
How Climate Change Is Testing The Endangered Species Act
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Oct 25, 202311:13pending
Why Gray Hair Is Coming For You
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Oct 23, 202310:38pending
Light Show! The Science Behind The Orionid Meteor Shower
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Oct 20, 20239:01pending
Why Scientists Are Reanimating Spider Corpses For Research
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Oct 18, 202311:56pending
How AI Is Speeding Up Scientific Discoveries
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Oct 16, 202312:34pending
The Microbiologist Studying The Giant Floating Petri Dish In Space
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Oct 13, 202311:25pending
Florida Corals Are Dying. Can A 'Coral Gym' Help Them Survive?
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Oct 11, 202313:21pending
Choose Your Own Adventure — But Make It Math
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Oct 9, 202311:44pending
Body Electric: The Body Through The Ages
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Oct 7, 202315:16pending
It's Fat Bear Week!
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Oct 6, 20239:17pending
Why Chilean Mummies Are Decomposing After 7,000 Years
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Oct 4, 202312:19pending
Seaweed is piling up on beaches. This robot might be its match
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Oct 2, 202313:00pending
The Tiny Worm At The Heart Of Regeneration Science
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Sep 29, 202314:47pending
Osiris-REx and the quest to understand the solar system's origin
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Sep 27, 202312:19pending
Itchy? Here's why
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Sep 25, 202313:23pending
Can't Match The Beat? Then You Can't Woo A Cockatoo
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Sep 22, 20239:18pending
Why Sustainable Seafood Is A Data Problem
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Sep 20, 202314:07pending
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