

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


What We Know About Long COVID, From Brain Fog to Fatigue

The Science Of Atomic Bombs At The Heart Of 'Oppenheimer'

The "Shocking" Tactic Electric Fish Use to Collectively Sense the World

The Recent Glitch Threatening Voyager 1

The Evolution Of Cancer Treatment

Could Dune Really Exist? What Scientists Think of Our Favorite Sci-Fi Worlds

Is It Possible To Feed The World Sustainably?

In Light of The Alabama Court Ruling, A Look At The Science Of IVF

Didn't Get A Valentine's Love Song? These Skywalker Gibbons Sing Love Duets

When The Sun Erupts

The Life And Death Of A Woolly Mammoth

The U.N.'s First-Ever Analysis Of World's Migratory Species Just Dropped

Celebrate Valentine's Day With These Queer Animals

The Shared History Of The Chinese And Gregorian Calendars
Calendars serve as vital tools for societal planning, bridging the gap between scientific observation and political authority. By tracking solar and lunar cycles, they enable agricultural management, allowing civilizations to predict seasons and ensure food security. Historically, the adoption of the Gregorian calendar...

Clownfish Might Be Counting Their Potential Enemies' Stripes

After 20 Years, This Scientist Uncovered The Physics Behind The Spiral Pass

Wolves Are Thriving In The Radioactive Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

This Scientist Figured Out Why Your Appendix Isn't Useless

Murder, Mayhem At The Zoo: A Naked Mole Rat Succession War
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