Short Wave
A podcast by NPR
1232 Episodes
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What Is An Unfair Advantage In Sports?
Published: 10/08/2024 -
These Sea Lions Are Basically Scientists
Published: 9/08/2024 -
Was The Paris Olympic Pool Slow?
Published: 7/08/2024 -
We're All Swimming In Big Bang Juice
Published: 6/08/2024 -
The Toll Of Social Media On Mental Health
Published: 5/08/2024 -
What Makes Simone Biles The GOAT, Scientifically
Published: 2/08/2024 -
The Mathematical Marvel Of The Rubik's Cube
Published: 31/07/2024 -
The Curious Case Of The Supermassive Black Hole
Published: 30/07/2024 -
We Hate To Tell You This, But Some Leeches Can Jump
Published: 29/07/2024 -
What Chimpanzee Gestures Reveal About Human Communication
Published: 26/07/2024 -
Dancing Yeti Crabs, Morphing Cuttlefish, Other Stories From The Deep Sea
Published: 24/07/2024 -
Outer Space Changes You, Literally. Here's What It Does To The Human Body
Published: 23/07/2024 -
The Brain Makes A Lot Of Waste. Here's How It Cleans Itself Up
Published: 22/07/2024 -
How An Ambitious River Rerouting Plan Could Change India's Weather
Published: 19/07/2024 -
The Magic — And Science — Of Synchronous Firefly Displays
Published: 17/07/2024 -
This Mysterious Energy Is Everywhere. Scientists Still Don't Know What It Is
Published: 16/07/2024 -
The Dubious Consent Question At The Heart Of The Human Genome Project
Published: 15/07/2024 -
Teens Are Following Skincare Trends On TikTok. Some Dermatologists Are Wary
Published: 12/07/2024 -
Like Humans, These Ants Can Perform Leg Amputations To Save Lives
Published: 10/07/2024 -
The Invisible Substance That Structures Our Universe
Published: 9/07/2024
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
