Short Wave
A podcast by NPR

1232 Episodes
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Peeing Is Contagious!
Published: 1/24/2025 -
Where Are We In The Quest To Find Alien Life?
Published: 1/22/2025 -
How Will Future Forests Survive Climate Change?
Published: 1/21/2025 -
The Science Behind The FDA Ban On Food Dye Red No. 3
Published: 1/20/2025 -
All Of Life Has A Common Ancestor. What Was LUCA?
Published: 1/17/2025 -
Some Dinos Had Feathers. Did They Fly?
Published: 1/15/2025 -
Bone Marrow Cells: Key To Vaccine Longevity?
Published: 1/14/2025 -
The Science Behind Wildfire Smoke
Published: 1/14/2025 -
What Are California's Santa Ana Winds?
Published: 1/10/2025 -
Fluoride: Fact vs. Fiction
Published: 1/8/2025 -
How Two Veterans Developed The Same Rare Brain Condition
Published: 1/7/2025 -
The Great Space (Clock) Race
Published: 1/6/2025 -
Jimmy Carter's Triumph Over The Guinea Worm
Published: 1/4/2025 -
The Dubious World's Largest Snowflake Record
Published: 1/3/2025 -
The Trouble With Zero
Published: 1/1/2025 -
The Biggest Health Stories of 2024
Published: 12/31/2024 -
Bird Backpacks Could Help This Parrot Bounce Back
Published: 12/30/2024 -
Why These Squirrels Are Eating Meat
Published: 12/27/2024 -
Will GMOs Bring Back The American Chestnut Tree?
Published: 12/25/2024 -
Hear Christmas Carols And Talk To Santa On Ham Radio
Published: 12/24/2024
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