

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


FEMA Has An Equity Problem, Part Two: Race

Teens Ask, We Answer: What's Up With COVID Vaccines?

FACT SMACK: Bats! They're Cooler Than Birds

'Arrival': How To Talk To Aliens

FEMA Has An Equity Problem

The Climate Crisis Is A Public Health Crisis

Organic Chemistry Helped Me Embrace My Identities

Lessons Learned From Hindered Contact Tracing Efforts In The U.S.

FDA Approves Aducanumab — A Controversial Drug For Alzheimer's

Climate Change Is Threatening The U.S. West's Water Supply

Loving Sally Ride

COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters And The Renaissance In Vaccine Technology

Behold! The Anus: An Evolutionary Marvel

'Where We Come From': Emily Kwong's Story
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...

We're Off For Juneteenth

#BlackBirdersWeek 2021: Celebrating The Joy Of Birds

'I'm Willing To Fight For It': Learning A Second Language As An Adult
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 ...

The Disordered Cosmos

Migrating Monarchs
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