Short Wave

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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

  • 17 April 2024, 7:00 am

    The Nightmarish Worm That Lived 25 Million Years Longer Than Researchers Thought

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    13 minutes
  • 15 April 2024, 7:00 am

    How The Brain Experiences Pleasure — Even The Kind That Makes Us Feel Guilty

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    13 minutes 42 seconds
  • 12 April 2024, 7:00 am

    What To Know About The New EPA Rule Limiting 'Forever Chemicals' In Tap Water

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    12 minutes 48 seconds
  • 10 April 2024, 7:00 am

    The Order Your Siblings Were Born In May Play A Role In Identity And Sexuality

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    12 minutes 25 seconds
  • 7 April 2024, 10:24 pm

    How Climate Change And Physics Affect Baseball

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    12 minutes 6 seconds
  • 5 April 2024, 7:00 am

    The "Barcodes" Powering These Tiny Songbirds' Memories May Also Help Human Memory

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    8 minutes 58 seconds
  • 3 April 2024, 7:00 am

    How To Make The Most Of Next Week's Solar Eclipse

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    13 minutes 14 seconds
  • 1 April 2024, 7:00 am

    The Two Sides Of Guyana: A Green Champion And An Oil Producer

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    15 minutes 59 seconds
  • 29 March 2024, 7:00 am

    The Shy Rodents Lost To Science

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    13 minutes 28 seconds
  • 27 March 2024, 7:00 am

    Shots Are Scary. But They Don't Have To Be.

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    13 minutes 19 seconds
  • 25 March 2024, 7:00 am

    What's It Like To Live In Space? One Astronaut Says It Changes Her Dreams

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    12 minutes 14 seconds
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