1232 Episodes

  1. Kids' Books Where Science Is The Adventure

    Published: 5/13/2020
  2. Making Music Out Of The Coronavirus

    Published: 5/12/2020
  3. We Need More Coronavirus Testing. Are Antigen Tests The Answer?

    Published: 5/11/2020
  4. Here's The Deal With 'Murder Hornets'

    Published: 5/8/2020
  5. What We're Missing, By Missing Strangers Now

    Published: 5/7/2020
  6. Scientists Think The Coronavirus Transmitted Naturally, Not In A Lab. Here's Why.

    Published: 5/6/2020
  7. What Is Dark Energy? Physicists Aren't Even Sure

    Published: 5/5/2020
  8. Letters From The 1918 Pandemic

    Published: 5/4/2020
  9. How An Early Plan To Spot The Virus Fell Weeks Behind

    Published: 5/1/2020
  10. How Bears Come Out Of Hibernation Jacked

    Published: 4/30/2020
  11. Can Optimism Be Learned? (Like Right Now?)

    Published: 4/29/2020
  12. The Lightbulb Strikes Back

    Published: 4/28/2020
  13. The Hard Truth About Ventilators

    Published: 4/27/2020
  14. Contact Tracing Is Key To Reopening. We're Not There Yet

    Published: 4/24/2020
  15. How Infectious Disease Shaped American Bathroom Design

    Published: 4/23/2020
  16. Animal Slander! Debunking 'Birdbrained' And 'Eat Like A Bird'

    Published: 4/22/2020
  17. On Earth Day, What You Can Do For The Environment

    Published: 4/21/2020
  18. Coronavirus Models Aren't "Wrong." That's Not How They Work.

    Published: 4/20/2020
  19. When The Military Fights A Pandemic At Home

    Published: 4/17/2020
  20. Every Moon, Ranked

    Published: 4/16/2020

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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.If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave