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Science podcast

Short Wave

by NPR

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.

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Latest episodes

  1. Is your favorite crime show rooted in fake science? Oct 30, 2026 · 14 min
  2. MAHA’s midterm report card Oct 28, 2026 · 13 min
  3. You Can See Everything and the science of spotting liars Oct 27, 2026 · 13 min
  4. The battle between matter and antimatter Oct 26, 2026 · 11 min
  5. The dormant viruses in all of us may help explain long COVID Oct 23, 2026 · 14 min
  6. Can planting more trees make allergies worse? Oct 21, 2026 · 11 min
  7. What are the odds we're not alone in the universe? Oct 20, 2026 · 14 min
  8. What the world's leading researchers think about saunas Oct 19, 2026 · 13 min
  9. The terrifying physics of prehistoric sea monsters Oct 16, 2026 · 9 min
  10. What's at stake if we can't regrow our forests Oct 15, 2026 · 13 min

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