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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

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Science News & Politics

Hosts

Emily KwongHost

Regina G. BarberHost

Aaron ScottHost

Episodes

9 min · Jul 10, 2026

Plot twist: We're probably way undercounting insects on Earth

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11 min · Jul 8, 2026

NASA's race against time to rescue a falling satellite

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11 min · Jul 7, 2026

Could this anti-aging dog pill lead to one for you too?

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14 min · Jul 6, 2026

Sky Uber? Air taxis could be here soon

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13 min · Jul 3, 2026

This July 4th, are you a thrill- or chill-seeker?

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14 min · Jul 1, 2026

Is setting your trash on fire a good idea?

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13 min · Jun 30, 2026

Ticks are a growing problem, no matter where you live

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14 min · Jun 29, 2026

Is working from home actually good for you?

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9 min · Jun 26, 2026

Salty Clouds aren’t the only strange thing about this object in space

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11 min · Jun 24, 2026

Did Trump's foreign aid cuts fuel the Ebola outbreak?

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13 min · Jun 23, 2026

What can a tornado teach us about kindness?

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14 min · Jun 22, 2026

Inside the mysterious minds of horses

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11 min · Jun 19, 2026

Why scientists launched two little robots to the moon

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13 min · Jun 17, 2026

Is sewage the future of green aviation?

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10 min · Jun 16, 2026

Could air pollution make your memory worse?

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10 min · Jun 15, 2026

Inside the lab taste-testing the world's chocolate

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10 min · Jun 12, 2026

Why your sunscreen is finally getting a major upgrade

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11 min · Jun 10, 2026

How a single flu shot could protect you for decades

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14 min · Jun 9, 2026

Your DNA is changing all the time. Here’s why

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14 min · Jun 8, 2026

Inner monologues are still a mystery

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14 min · Jun 5, 2026

Prepare to be baffled by what we don't know about eels

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9 min · Jun 3, 2026

This common garden plant summons wasps as bodyguards

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12 min · Jun 2, 2026

Why are scientists planting tiny forests in big cities?

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EP 1491 · 13 min · Jun 1, 2026

Why you can't stop scrolling: the science of 'dark flow'

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10 min · May 29, 2026

This distant planet has wild weather and gemstone clouds

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12 min · May 27, 2026

Should we reengineer the world's deadliest animal?

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EP 1488 · 12 min · May 26, 2026

Is it getting windier?

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13 min · May 25, 2026

The magic — and science — of synchronous fireflies

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12 min · May 22, 2026

The supertree shielding coastlines and storing carbon

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14 min · May 20, 2026

Why renaming this common hormonal disorder is a huge deal

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