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
Sea Camp: To Mine Or Not To Mine (25.08.2025)
Previous Episodes
- 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
- Why mapping the entire seafloor is a daunting task, but key to improving human life 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
- Climate Change Could Alter Spidey Love 06.08.2025
- 'Zombie' Cells Could Explain Aging — And Help Scientists Slow It 05.08.2025
- The Giants Lurking In The Deep Sea 04.08.2025
- Climate Change Is Here For Your Chocolate 01.08.2025
- Why Illusions Are A Brain Feature, Not A Bug 30.07.2025
- Nature Quest: Are Summers Getting Hotter? 29.07.2025
- Sea Camp: The Largest Daily Migration On Earth 28.07.2025
- Did Spiders' Ancestors Come From The Ocean? 25.07.2025
- Eating Disorder Recovery In A Diet Culture World 23.07.2025
- Will Federal Budget Cuts Affect Space Science? 22.07.2025
- Sea Camp: Is Better Human Health Hidden In The Sea? 21.07.2025
