

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


Genetic Fact Vs. Fiction And Everything In Between With Janina Jeff

A Physics Legend Part Two: Chien-Shiung Wu's Granddaughter Reflects

A Physics Legend Part One: How Chien-Shiung Wu Changed Physics Forever

TASTE BUDDIES: Science of Sour
Sour taste remains an evolutionary enigma, functioning as a ubiquitous yet poorly understood sense that lacks a clear survival mandate compared to sweet or umami. While humans perceive sourness through acid-sensitive cells in the mouth—often triggering a salivary response to buffer acidity—the biological origins likely...

Checking In On Our Pandemic Habits: What To Lose And What To Keep?

Dr. Thomas Insel On Why The U.S Mental Health System Has Failed And What Can Be Done

Emily Runs A Marathon

Silver Linings From The UN's Dire Climate Change Report

How A Collection Of Threatened Bird Calls Swept The Australian Album Charts

Orcas: Apex Predators Or Marine Park Stars?

What Led To The Massive Volcanic Eruption In Tonga

Twinkle, Twinkle, Shooting Star . . .

Schedule Those Doctor's Appointments!

Do You See What I See?

Vacuuming DNA Out Of The Air

The Good and the Bad of TV Forensics

How Women Of Color Created Community In The Shark Sciences

How Many Senses Do We Really Have?

Tracing A Fraught And Amazing History Of American Horticulture
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