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)
New Frogs Just Dropped
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Europa Clipper And The Search For Life In Space
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5-Year-Olds Asked Us Science Questions. We Answer
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Why Traditional Plant Knowledge Is Not A Quick Fix
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What The Heck Is A Rock Glacier?
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Anxious? Try Watching A Scary Movie
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How Do You Spot A Liar?
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Mapping The Entire Fruit Fly Brain
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What Lightning And Black Holes Have In Common
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Why Astronomers Are Teaching Climate Change
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If Fungi Win, Will We Be Ready?
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Do NYC Birds Hold The Clues To The Next Pandemic?
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Hurricane Helene Is Here And Powerful
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The Reality Of OCD
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Harnessing The Ghost Particles Blasting Through You
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Solving The EV Battery Recycling Puzzle
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How To Get A Haircut In Space
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The Scuba Diving Lizards Breathing By Bubble
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Are Crabs The Final Form?
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The physics of wheelchair basketball, from a Paralympian
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What's Up With The Hot Ocean Temperatures?
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Solutions Week: Reducing The Food Waste Problem
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Solutions Week: Reinventing Chocolate
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Solutions Week: The Cost Of Food Delivery
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Solutions Week: Climate Change Is Coming For Your Wine
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Body Electric: How AI Is Changing Our Relationships
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Dogs Go Viral For 'Talking' To Humans — But Can They?
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Feeling Itchy? Air Pollution Might Be Making It Worse
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Are You Overestimating The Algorithm?
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Batteries: The Lemonade Of Life
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Detecting Pests By Eavesdropping On Insects
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What's Missing From The Invasive Species Narrative?
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Preserving Your Humanity In The Age Of Robots
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This Unremarkable Ant From Europe Quietly Conquered NYC
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Feeling Bored? Stop Swiping
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What COVID Going Endemic Means For You
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Solve A Moon Mystery! With Radiolab
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The Power Of Braille Literacy
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Firing A Weapon Might Hurt Your Brain
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How To Beat The Heat, Olympian-Style
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How Will the Universe End?
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To Save The Grizzly Bear, You Gotta Think Like One
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What Is An Unfair Advantage In Sports?
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These Sea Lions Are Basically Scientists
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Was The Paris Olympic Pool Slow?
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We're All Swimming In Big Bang Juice
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The Toll Of Social Media On Mental Health
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What Makes Simone Biles The GOAT, Scientifically
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The Mathematical Marvel Of The Rubik's Cube
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The Curious Case Of The Supermassive Black Hole
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