Short Wave
A podcast by NPR
1232 Episodes
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Kids' Books Where Science Is The Adventure
Published: 5/13/2020 -
Making Music Out Of The Coronavirus
Published: 5/12/2020 -
We Need More Coronavirus Testing. Are Antigen Tests The Answer?
Published: 5/11/2020 -
Here's The Deal With 'Murder Hornets'
Published: 5/8/2020 -
What We're Missing, By Missing Strangers Now
Published: 5/7/2020 -
Scientists Think The Coronavirus Transmitted Naturally, Not In A Lab. Here's Why.
Published: 5/6/2020 -
What Is Dark Energy? Physicists Aren't Even Sure
Published: 5/5/2020 -
Letters From The 1918 Pandemic
Published: 5/4/2020 -
How An Early Plan To Spot The Virus Fell Weeks Behind
Published: 5/1/2020 -
How Bears Come Out Of Hibernation Jacked
Published: 4/30/2020 -
Can Optimism Be Learned? (Like Right Now?)
Published: 4/29/2020 -
The Lightbulb Strikes Back
Published: 4/28/2020 -
The Hard Truth About Ventilators
Published: 4/27/2020 -
Contact Tracing Is Key To Reopening. We're Not There Yet
Published: 4/24/2020 -
How Infectious Disease Shaped American Bathroom Design
Published: 4/23/2020 -
Animal Slander! Debunking 'Birdbrained' And 'Eat Like A Bird'
Published: 4/22/2020 -
On Earth Day, What You Can Do For The Environment
Published: 4/21/2020 -
Coronavirus Models Aren't "Wrong." That's Not How They Work.
Published: 4/20/2020 -
When The Military Fights A Pandemic At Home
Published: 4/17/2020 -
Every Moon, Ranked
Published: 4/16/2020
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