Short Wave
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 Dew Point Is This Summer's 'It Girl'
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Is The Milky Way On A Collision Course?
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On July 4th, Are You A Thrill- Or Chill-Seeker?
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RFK Jr.'s New Vaccine Advisors Signal Big Changes
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Aha! The Power Of A Short Rest
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When Eavesdropping Pays Off
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Does It Feel Like Mosquitoes Are Getting Worse?
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The Power Grid Problem
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What Makes South Korea's 'Super Divers' Special?
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Why Emotions Run High For Sports Fans
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Trump Wants A Missile Defense System Like Israel's
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Why Weed's Signature Scent Has Changed Over Time
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Your Breathing Pattern Is Like A Fingerprint
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Wanna Save Money? Climate-Proof Your Home
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Living With OCD
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Helping Dogs and Their Pawrents Live Healthier, Longer
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Unveiling Olo — A Color Out of Oz!
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Anglerfish Ancestors Once Roamed The Seafloor
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Can AI Crack The Biology Code?
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Solving A Centuries Old Maritime Mystery
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Why Daylight Boosts Immunity
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Unpacking Bipolar Disorder
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Nature Quest: The Climate-Kid Question
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The Great Space Race ... With Clocks
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Flamingos: The Water-Bending Physics Masters
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New Antivenom, Thanks To 200 Intentional Snake Bites
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Will Trump Unleash Energy Dominance Or Damage?
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Could Wormholes Exist?
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Orange Cat Lovers, Rise Up!
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How Baby Bats Learn To Eavesdrop On Dinner
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Learning A Second Language As An Adult
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The Indicator: American Science Brain Drain
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Could AI Go Green?
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What's The Environmental Cost Of AI?
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Science Can Make You More Creative!
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Did Scientists Find Alien Life Or Just Controversy?
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What Can Minecraft Teach Us About Learning?
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Are DOGE Cuts Making America Healthy?
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Should Kids Be Taking Melatonin?
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Harnessing Spineless Sea Creatures' Superpowers
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This Telescope Could Find "Planet 9"
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Why These Salmon Are On Anxiety Meds
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Nature Quest: Are Flowers Blooming Early?
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Should Humans Live On Mars?
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Good Vibrations: How Fiddler Crabs Mate
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How Nature Makes A Complex Brain
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Your Allergies May Be Getting Worse
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All Hail The Butt Flicker
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How Do Astronomers Find Exoplanets? Wiggles!
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Could Psychedelics Become Tripless?
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