Short Wave
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.
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Latest Episode
Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language w/ Adam Aleksic (from TED Tech) (15.11.2025)
Previous Episodes
- Data Centers, Icy Moons And Chameleons
- The Future Of Immune Health Might Be Here
- What Space Dust Reveals About Earth's Ice Age
- Do Birth Control Side Effects Make It Worth Skipping?
- Fall foliage is still a mystery: Why do some leaves turn red?
- Why Some Species Survive Mass Extinctions
- The Secrets Everyday Rocks Keep
- Elections: A Big Math Problem
- This Week In Science: Spiders, TV Pixels And Storytelling
- Like Being Scared? Here’s Why
- Nature Quest: Rebuild Or Relocate Post-Disaster?
- What Works – And Doesn’t – For Hair Loss?
- Parasites Have Haunted Us For Millions Of Years
- Migrating Birds Have a Big, Clear Problem
- We Have the Cure. Why is Tuberculosis Still Around?
- Should Scientists Genetically Engineer Wild Species?
- Science Says Quitting Smoking At Any Age Is Good For The Brain
- What Happens When You're Under Anesthesia?
- Why Legal Weed Isn’t Always Safe
- Synthetic Cells: The Next Bioengineering Frontier
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