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
10 breakthrough technologies to expect in 2026 (16.01.2026)
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- When is your brain actually an "adult"?
- The ozone layer is still healing…thanks to science
- These little microbes may help solve our big problems
- Hot galaxies alert!
- Micro forests: an emerging climate hero?
- Behold a T-Rex holotype, paleontology's "gold standard"
- Did Earth’s Water Come From Space?
- The trouble of zero
- Science In 2025 Took A Hit. What Does It Mean?
- Climate Anxiety Is Altering Family Planning
- Why Kratom Is At The Heart Of A Big Public Health Debate
- Why Drones Are Catching Whale Breaths
- Drinking Turns Some Red With Asian Glow—And May Fight Tuberculosis
- Why Suicide Prevention is 'Everyone's Business'
- No, Raccoons Aren’t Pet-Ready (Yet)
- GLP-1 Pills Are On The Way. Here's What To Know
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- "A Very, Very Big Deal." Countries Take On Fossil Fuels
- Could Architecture In Space Make A Greener Earth?
- Is The Quantum Future Here?
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