Short Wave

Trees provide shade and clean air in congested cities, so planting more of them seems like... more

There are hundreds of billions of stars in the galaxy we live in. Many of them have their ... more

Saunas have gone from a Scandinavian tradition to a global wellness phenomenon. But how lo... more

While dinosaurs roamed the earth, giant monsters roamed the sea. Mosasaurs were like the d... more

In 2022, parachutist Luigi Cani dropped 100 million seeds over the Amazon rainforest while... more

Police departments across the U.S. are installing Flock cameras, saying the surveillance d... more

It's Halloween season — and what better way to celebrate October 13th than to explore the ... more

ADHD diagnoses are on the rise in the United States, but what if professionals are missing... more

You might have seen the news that Christa Pike, a convicted murderer in Tennessee, did not... more

We’re all aware – and wary – of doomscrolling. Lots of screen time can be bad for us. But ... more

We’re easing you into Halloween season with an episode about bats. There’s a silent serial... more

Being more social has a ton of benefits: lower stress, decreased inflammation – even livin... more

If you, like us, clicked on the cute cat photos posted everywhere recently, announcing the... more

Inflammation is all over our feeds. Influencers claim it’s the reason you're bloated or fa... more

Leaves turn yellow in the fall because Chlorophyll breaks down, revealing the yellow pigme... more

The world is bracing for the worst effects of a Super El Niño. Or a Godzilla El Niño. But ... more

Measles is making a comeback. Ongoing outbreaks in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, an... more

Your self-worth today can be affected by your memories. But you have power over those memo... more

Remember your mom, dad and teachers telling you to read because it’s good for you? Well, a... more