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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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Micro Wave: What Is 'Brain Freeze'?

09 Jul 2021
9m
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FEMA Has An Equity Problem, Part Two: Race

08 Jul 2021
11m
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Teens Ask, We Answer: What's Up With COVID Vaccines?

07 Jul 2021
13m
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FACT SMACK: Bats! They're Cooler Than Birds

05 Jul 2021
12m
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'Arrival': How To Talk To Aliens

02 Jul 2021
13m
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FEMA Has An Equity Problem

01 Jul 2021
12m
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The Climate Crisis Is A Public Health Crisis

30 Jun 2021
12m
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Organic Chemistry Helped Me Embrace My Identities

29 Jun 2021
11m
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Lessons Learned From Hindered Contact Tracing Efforts In The U.S.

28 Jun 2021
14m
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FDA Approves Aducanumab — A Controversial Drug For Alzheimer's

25 Jun 2021
11m
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Climate Change Is Threatening The U.S. West's Water Supply

24 Jun 2021
12m
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Loving Sally Ride

23 Jun 2021
14m
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COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters And The Renaissance In Vaccine Technology

22 Jun 2021
10m
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Behold! The Anus: An Evolutionary Marvel

21 Jun 2021
10m
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'Where We Come From': Emily Kwong's Story

20 Jun 2021
24m
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Reclaiming a heritage language serves as a powerful act of identity formation for immigrant families navigating the pressures of assimilation. Language loss often stems from systemic suppression rather than individual choice, as English is historically positioned as a prerequisite for social and professional survival i...

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We're Off For Juneteenth

18 Jun 2021
0m
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#BlackBirdersWeek 2021: Celebrating The Joy Of Birds

17 Jun 2021
13m
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'I'm Willing To Fight For It': Learning A Second Language As An Adult

16 Jun 2021
14m
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Adult language acquisition remains possible despite the limitations suggested by the "critical period hypothesis," which posits that fluency is restricted to childhood. While early development involves rapid neural connections, the brain retains plasticity throughout adulthood, allowing for continued language learning ...

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The Disordered Cosmos

15 Jun 2021
15m
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Migrating Monarchs

14 Jun 2021
15m
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