1232 Episodes

  1. CubeSat: Little Satellite, Big Deal

    Published: 12/01/2021

  2. This Teen Scientist Is TIME's First-Ever 'Kid Of The Year'

    Published: 11/01/2021

  3. Micro Wave: What Makes Curly Hair Curl?

    Published: 8/01/2021

  4. The Hunt For The World's Oldest Ice

    Published: 7/01/2021

  5. One Page At A Time, Jess Wade Is Changing Wikipedia

    Published: 6/01/2021

  6. How COVID-19 Has Changed Science

    Published: 5/01/2021

  7. Meet The Ko'Ko', The Comeback Bird

    Published: 4/01/2021

  8. Happy New Year from Short Wave!

    Published: 1/01/2021

  9. How Will Climate And Health Policy Look Under Biden?

    Published: 31/12/2020

  10. It's Okay To Sleep Late (Do It For Your Immune System)

    Published: 29/12/2020

  11. 2020: At Least It Was Good For Space Exploration?

    Published: 28/12/2020

  12. Happy Holidays from Short Wave!

    Published: 25/12/2020

  13. Seeing Monsters? It Could Be Sleep Paralysis

    Published: 24/12/2020

  14. Oof! 2020: A Hot Year For The Record Books

    Published: 22/12/2020

  15. Antimatter: Matter's "Evil Twin"

    Published: 21/12/2020

  16. Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall: Can You Reveal An Animal's Inner World At All?

    Published: 18/12/2020

  17. The Science Behind The Historic mRNA Vaccine

    Published: 17/12/2020

  18. How A 100-Year-Old Treatment Could Help Save Us From Superbugs

    Published: 15/12/2020

  19. To Unlock Sublime Flavor, Cook Like A Scientist

    Published: 14/12/2020

  20. Chang'e-5: To The Moon And Back

    Published: 11/12/2020

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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

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