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Short Wave

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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Short Wave.

Episodes

From Cars To Leaf Blowers: Noise Pollution's Toll On Human Health

Researchers Are Figuring Out How African Ancestry Can Affect Certain Brain Disorders

Could '3 Body Problem's Aliens Exist? The Science Behind Netflix's New Hit

Want Juicy Barbecue This Fourth Of July? Cook Low And Slow

Move Over Norse Mythology, There's A New Loki In Town — A Dinosaur

The Human Brain Is Hardwired To Recognize Faces. But What If You Can't?

Some Stars Explode As They Die. We Look At Their Life Cycle

Earth Is More Than A Planet With Life On It. It's A "Living Planet"

We're In For A Brutal Hurricane Season, According To Predictions

What 'Inside Out 2' Got Right About Anxiety, Per A Psychologist

Pluto Isn't A Planet — But It Gives Us Clues For How The Solar System Formed

How Millions Of Mosquitoes Could Save Hawaii's Endangered Birds

Inheriting: Leah & Japanese American Incarceration

Why You Shouldn't Worry About Invasive Joro Spiders

How The Current Heat Dome Can Affect Human Health

From The Physics Of G-Force To Weightlessness: How It Feels To Launch Into Space

Illegal Wildlife Trade Is Booming. What Does That Mean For The Confiscated Animals?

'Math In Drag' Explores The Creativity And Beauty In Numbers

Why The Science Of Tides Was Crucial For D-Day

Psychedelic Treatment For PTSD Faces Misconduct Hurdle

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