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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)
A new investigation shows heat is even deadlier than we thought
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Sep 4, 202614:45completed
The science of emotional regulation — and how to do it better
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Sep 2, 202612:29pending
What can seashells teach us about the health of our oceans?
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Sep 1, 202613:10pending
Football is here – and so is a new study on CTE
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Aug 31, 202615:01pending
NASA's newest telescope has a top secret past
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Aug 28, 202613:31pending
How your metabolism could alter your mental health
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Aug 26, 202612:28pending
AI-made viruses could be the future of medicine
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Aug 25, 202611:35pending
How much has the U.S.’s wildlife changed since Lewis and Clark?
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Aug 24, 202614:00pending
Why scientists are stoked about mysterious black hole stars
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Aug 21, 202612:14pending
More men are taking testosterone. What gives?
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Aug 19, 202614:51pending
A survivor's view from inside a tornado
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Aug 18, 202612:26pending
Could future wars be fought by AI?
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Aug 17, 202614:58pending
Inside Colombia's big quake – and why more could be coming
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Aug 14, 202612:12pending
How to see the year's best meteor shower tonight
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Aug 13, 202612:28pending
Can you spot AI-written stories? Listen and find out
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Aug 12, 202612:16pending
How to see this week's eclipse (and the next big one)
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Aug 11, 202612:04pending
Mirror cells could threaten life on Earth. Why are we building them?
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Aug 10, 202614:02pending
The Midnight Rebellion: Almost Midnight
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Aug 8, 202617:09pending
The red flags that may be hiding in your poop
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Aug 7, 202612:36pending
Shooting stars are just pea-sized rocks... and other space wonders
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Aug 5, 202611:40pending
More food and money, less disease: Senegal's surprising eco-experiment
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Aug 4, 202613:30pending
The new era of AI-powered cybercrime
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Aug 3, 202612:28pending
Want to spend a year living in NASA's Mars simulation?
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Jul 31, 202612:07pending
Are extreme wildfires the new normal?
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Jul 29, 202613:21pending
A cooler of eggs and a bold plan to save leopard sharks
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Jul 28, 202613:40pending
Could this nasal spray replace all your vaccines one day?
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Jul 27, 202610:25pending
The problem with modern avocados — and the ancient solution
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Jul 24, 20269:33pending
Does the science of peptides live up to the hype?
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Jul 22, 202612:52pending
Cyclosporiasis: the science, risks and red flags
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Jul 21, 202610:36pending
Are Trump and AI driving a nuclear power boom?
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Jul 20, 202613:46pending
Why did designing the World Cup pitches take eight years?
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Jul 17, 202613:21pending
Our favorite brains, including Einstein's stolen one
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Jul 15, 202613:52pending
What's this super-aging butterfly’s longevity secret?
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Jul 14, 202613:18pending
How should we decide who, or what, is conscious?
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Jul 13, 202613:06pending
Plot twist: We're probably way undercounting insects on Earth
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Jul 10, 20269:28pending
NASA's race against time to rescue a falling satellite
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Jul 8, 202611:27pending
Could this anti-aging dog pill lead to one for you too?
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Jul 7, 202611:23pending
Sky Uber? Air taxis could be here soon
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Jul 6, 202614:05pending
This July 4th, are you a thrill- or chill-seeker?
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Jul 3, 202613:19pending
Is setting your trash on fire a good idea?
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Jul 1, 202614:01pending
Ticks are a growing problem, no matter where you live
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Jun 30, 202613:14pending
Is working from home actually good for you?
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Jun 29, 202613:46pending
Salty Clouds aren’t the only strange thing about this object in space
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Jun 26, 20269:29pending
Did Trump's foreign aid cuts fuel the Ebola outbreak?
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Jun 24, 202610:41pending
What can a tornado teach us about kindness?
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Jun 23, 202612:44pending
Inside the mysterious minds of horses
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Jun 22, 202613:46pending
Why scientists launched two little robots to the moon
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Jun 19, 202610:51pending
Is sewage the future of green aviation?
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Jun 17, 202612:37pending
Could air pollution make your memory worse?
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Jun 16, 202610:21pending
Inside the lab taste-testing the world's chocolate
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Jun 15, 202610:29pending
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