Short Wave

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1232 Episodes

  1. Peeing Is Contagious!

    Published: 1/24/2025
  2. Where Are We In The Quest To Find Alien Life?

    Published: 1/22/2025
  3. How Will Future Forests Survive Climate Change?

    Published: 1/21/2025
  4. The Science Behind The FDA Ban On Food Dye Red No. 3

    Published: 1/20/2025
  5. All Of Life Has A Common Ancestor. What Was LUCA?

    Published: 1/17/2025
  6. Some Dinos Had Feathers. Did They Fly?

    Published: 1/15/2025
  7. Bone Marrow Cells: Key To Vaccine Longevity?

    Published: 1/14/2025
  8. The Science Behind Wildfire Smoke

    Published: 1/14/2025
  9. What Are California's Santa Ana Winds?

    Published: 1/10/2025
  10. Fluoride: Fact vs. Fiction

    Published: 1/8/2025
  11. How Two Veterans Developed The Same Rare Brain Condition

    Published: 1/7/2025
  12. The Great Space (Clock) Race

    Published: 1/6/2025
  13. Jimmy Carter's Triumph Over The Guinea Worm

    Published: 1/4/2025
  14. The Dubious World's Largest Snowflake Record

    Published: 1/3/2025
  15. The Trouble With Zero

    Published: 1/1/2025
  16. The Biggest Health Stories of 2024

    Published: 12/31/2024
  17. Bird Backpacks Could Help This Parrot Bounce Back

    Published: 12/30/2024
  18. Why These Squirrels Are Eating Meat

    Published: 12/27/2024
  19. Will GMOs Bring Back The American Chestnut Tree?

    Published: 12/25/2024
  20. Hear Christmas Carols And Talk To Santa On Ham Radio

    Published: 12/24/2024

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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