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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

This Mysterious Energy Is Everywhere. Scientists Still Don't Know What It Is

The Dubious Consent Question At The Heart Of The Human Genome Project

Teens Are Following Skincare Trends On TikTok. Some Dermatologists Are Wary

Like Humans, These Ants Can Perform Leg Amputations To Save Lives

The Invisible Substance That Structures Our Universe

Sharks Often Get A Bad Rap, But Oceans Need Them

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

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