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
The Most Convincing Evidence Yet Of Life On Mars (12.09.2025)
Previous Episodes
- Brain Implants Are Here — And Getting Better 10.09.2025
- 'Interstellar': Time Dilation And Wormholes Explained 09.09.2025
- Sip or Skip? The Truth About Electrolytes 08.09.2025
- What Marsquakes Reveal About The Planet's Habitability 05.09.2025
- Have a Stutter? It Could Be Inherited 03.09.2025
- Stopping SSRIs Can Be Hard. Researchers Are Unsure Why 02.09.2025
- A (Monday Night) Football Mystery 01.09.2025
- Why U.S. Sunscreens Don't Measure Up 29.08.2025
- A Lock of Hair Could Rewrite Knowledge Of The Inca Empire 27.08.2025
- Nature Quest: What Does Climate Change Sound Like? 26.08.2025
- Sea Camp: To Mine Or Not To Mine 25.08.2025
- Could labs replace your natural chocolate? 22.08.2025
- The Yellowstone Wolf Controversy 20.08.2025
- Toxic? These Animals Don't Care 19.08.2025
- Sea Camp: Why Scientists Want To Map The Entire Seafloor 18.08.2025
- Alive Or Not Alive... Is A Tricky Question 15.08.2025
- The Trait That Makes Robots More 'Human' 13.08.2025
- Why Gene-Edited Babies May Be Closer Than Ever 12.08.2025
- Sea Camp: Did Life Start In Hydrothermal Vents? 11.08.2025
- Why Do Some 80 Year-Olds Have Extraordinary Memories? 08.08.2025
