

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


The Turnaway Study: What The Research Says About Abortion

Lessons From HIV On Ending The COVID Pandemic

When Our Star Erupts - The 1859 Solar Storm And More

Emotions — They're Not Just For Humans

Why You Should Give A Dam About Beavers!

Why Did The Scientist Cross The Road?...To Meet Kasha Patel!

All Tied Up: The Study of Knots

Planetary Scientists Are Excited About Uranus

U.S. COVID Case Increases Unlikely To Become A Surge

The Environmental Cost of Crypto

Cryptocurrency Is An Energy Drain

Fresh Banana Leaves — An Indigenous Approach To Science

The Indicator: How Green Laws Stop Green Projects

The Science Behind The Delta-8 Craze

TASTE BUDDIES: Y U Salty?
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...

The Pandemic Is Damaging Health Workers' Mental Health

Can Skiing Survive Climate Change?

Addressing Water Contamination With Indigenous Science

Voices From A Ukrainian Hospital Damaged By Russian Attacks
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