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Short Wave podcast

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Short Wave

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  NPR  

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

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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#1383

Mental ‘Workouts’ Could Keep Your Brain Young

Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost leve... more

16 hrs Ago

11 MINS

11:27

16 hrs Ago

#1382

Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language w/ Adam Aleksic (from TED Tech)

This week, we’re sharing a special episode from TED Tech exploring Gen Z slang words like ... more

15 Nov 2025

16 MINS

16:55

15 Nov 2025

#1381

Data Centers, Icy Moons And Chameleons

It’s another news roundup! This time, we cover how, using data analytics – and ironically,... more

14 Nov 2025

09 MINS

09:51

14 Nov 2025

#1380

The Future Of Immune Health Might Be Here

[David Ewing Duncan] (http://www.davidewingduncan.com/) has spent the last 25 years being ... more

12 Nov 2025

12 MINS

12:20

12 Nov 2025

#1379

What Space Dust Reveals About Earth's Ice Age

Cosmic dust can tell scientists about how ice covered Earth during the last ice age. This ... more

11 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:48

11 Nov 2025

#1378

Do Birth Control Side Effects Make It Worth Skipping?

Recently, health influencers on Instagram and TikTok have been vocal about the side effect... more

10 Nov 2025

12 MINS

12:23

10 Nov 2025

#1377

Fall foliage is still a mystery: Why do some leaves turn red?

Scientists know why leaves turn yellow in the fall: Chlorophyll breaks down, revealing the... more

07 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:59

07 Nov 2025

#1376

Why Some Species Survive Mass Extinctions

Around 250 million years ago, one of Earth’s largest known volcanic events set off The Gre... more

05 Nov 2025

11 MINS

11:35

05 Nov 2025

#1375

The Secrets Everyday Rocks Keep

Why does the New York City skyline look the way it does? In part, because of what happened... more

04 Nov 2025

12 MINS

12:59

04 Nov 2025

#1374

Elections: A Big Math Problem

Ahead of Election Day tomorrow, millions of ballots are being cast in statewide, local and... more

03 Nov 2025

16 MINS

16:22

03 Nov 2025

#1373

This Week In Science: Spiders, TV Pixels And Storytelling

Happy Halloween, Short Wavers! In today’s news round-up, we’ve got only treats. Hosts [Reg... more

31 Oct 2025

10 MINS

10:31

31 Oct 2025

#1372

Like Being Scared? Here’s Why

Like haunted houses? Scientists do! That’s because they’re an excellent place to study how... more

29 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:15

29 Oct 2025

#1371

Nature Quest: Rebuild Or Relocate Post-Disaster?

In the face of floods, wildfires and other natural disasters, when should a community relo... more

28 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:28

28 Oct 2025

#1370

What Works – And Doesn’t – For Hair Loss?

People may think of hair loss as a guy thing. But by some estimates, half of all women exp... more

27 Oct 2025

11 MINS

11:56

27 Oct 2025

#1369

Parasites Have Haunted Us For Millions Of Years

Parasites have roamed the Earth for a long time. They were here before the dinosaurs: The ... more

24 Oct 2025

15 MINS

15:00

24 Oct 2025

#1368

Migrating Birds Have a Big, Clear Problem

Around this time of year, every night, a quiet exodus is occurring. Hundreds of millions o... more

22 Oct 2025

15 MINS

15:20

22 Oct 2025

#1367

We Have the Cure. Why is Tuberculosis Still Around?

Tuberculosis – the world’s deadliest infectious disease – could be dormant in your system ... more

21 Oct 2025

15 MINS

15:10

21 Oct 2025

#1366

Should Scientists Genetically Engineer Wild Species?

Some scientists looking to preserve vulnerable species have turned to a controversial tech... more

20 Oct 2025

13 MINS

13:05

20 Oct 2025

#1365

Science Says Quitting Smoking At Any Age Is Good For The Brain

The rate of smoking cigarettes has steadily declined since the 1960s – when Congress requi... more

17 Oct 2025

08 MINS

08:44

17 Oct 2025

#1364

What Happens When You're Under Anesthesia?

It's  [World Anesthesia Day] (https://wfsahq.org/news/world-anaesthesia-day-2025-anaesthes... more

15 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:01

15 Oct 2025

#1363

Why Legal Weed Isn’t Always Safe

Marijuana is decriminalized or legal in some form in multiple states. But, because it’s il... more

14 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:05

14 Oct 2025

#1362

Synthetic Cells: The Next Bioengineering Frontier

There are more human cells in your body than there are stars in the Milky Way galaxy! Cell... more

13 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:15

13 Oct 2025

#1361

Why The Tropics Have A Weather Forecasting Problem

Weather in the tropics is decidedly different than it is in the middle latitudes. It turns... more

10 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:07

10 Oct 2025