Short Wave podcast

Short Wave

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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

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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How Baby Bats Learn To Eavesdrop On Dinner

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Learning A Second Language As An Adult

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The Indicator: American Science Brain Drain

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Could AI Go Green?

[Google] (https://sustainability.google/operating-sustainably/net-zero-carbon/) , [Microso... more

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What's The Environmental Cost Of AI?

By 2028, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory forecasts that U.S. data centers could use ... more

07 May 2025

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Science Can Make You More Creative!

Do you consider yourself a creative person? If not, you may be holding yourself back. Psyc... more

06 May 2025

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Did Scientists Find Alien Life Or Just Controversy?

Recently, a group of scientists claimed they found possible signs of life on a planet call... more

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What Can Minecraft Teach Us About Learning?

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02 May 2025

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Are DOGE Cuts Making America Healthy?

In its first 100 days, the Trump administration — specifically, the Department of Governme... more

30 Apr 2025

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Should Kids Be Taking Melatonin?

A good night's sleep makes a big difference to our mental and physical health. Without qua... more

29 Apr 2025

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Harnessing Spineless Sea Creatures' Superpowers

From starfish and sea slugs to jellyfish and sponges, the ocean's invertebrates are some o... more

28 Apr 2025

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This Telescope Could Find "Planet 9"

Some scientists are convinced that beyond Neptune, there's a planet they've yet to see. Th... more

25 Apr 2025

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Why These Salmon Are On Anxiety Meds

A fish walks into a pharmacy ... well, not exactly. Fish aren't being prescribed anti-anxi... more

23 Apr 2025

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Nature Quest: Are Flowers Blooming Early?

Welcome!! This is the first episode of Nature Quest, a monthly Short Wave segment that ans... more

22 Apr 2025

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Should Humans Live On Mars?

As global warming continues and space technology improves, there is more and more talk abo... more

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