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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

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Stephanie's Story: How COVID Misinformation Affected One Family

10 May 2022
14m
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The Turnaway Study: What The Research Says About Abortion

09 May 2022
14m
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Lessons From HIV On Ending The COVID Pandemic

06 May 2022
11m
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When Our Star Erupts - The 1859 Solar Storm And More

05 May 2022
12m
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Emotions — They're Not Just For Humans

04 May 2022
11m
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Why You Should Give A Dam About Beavers!

03 May 2022
13m
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Why Did The Scientist Cross The Road?...To Meet Kasha Patel!

02 May 2022
13m
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All Tied Up: The Study of Knots

29 Apr 2022
12m
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Planetary Scientists Are Excited About Uranus

28 Apr 2022
12m
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U.S. COVID Case Increases Unlikely To Become A Surge

27 Apr 2022
10m
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The Environmental Cost of Crypto

26 Apr 2022
7m
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Cryptocurrency Is An Energy Drain

25 Apr 2022
14m
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Fresh Banana Leaves — An Indigenous Approach To Science

22 Apr 2022
14m
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The Indicator: How Green Laws Stop Green Projects

21 Apr 2022
10m
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The Science Behind The Delta-8 Craze

20 Apr 2022
15m
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TASTE BUDDIES: Y U Salty?

19 Apr 2022
14m
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Salt serves as both a biological necessity and a fundamental culinary tool, functioning as a critical ion for neurological processes, blood pressure regulation, and protein denaturation. Dr. Julie Yu, a senior scientist at the Exploratorium, explains that while sodium chloride is essential for human biochemistry, moder...

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The Pandemic Is Damaging Health Workers' Mental Health

18 Apr 2022
14m
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Can Skiing Survive Climate Change?

15 Apr 2022
13m
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Addressing Water Contamination With Indigenous Science

14 Apr 2022
13m
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Voices From A Ukrainian Hospital Damaged By Russian Attacks

13 Apr 2022
12m
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