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
Americans Are Not Going To The Dentist Enough (05.12.2025)
Previous Episodes
- What Are AI Data Centers Doing To Your Electric Bill?
- Why Experts Are Racing To Learn About This Interstellar Comet
- Who Should Track Their Blood Sugar?
- What’s In A Kiss? 21 Million Years Of Evolution
- How To Disagree Better
- Nature Quest: The Earthquake Prediction Problem
- SNAP Delays: The Science Of Hunger And Food Insecurity
- What's Up With Nightmares?
- The Mystery Of Inner Monologues
- An Apple Is An Ovary: The Science of Apple Breeding
- Mental ‘Workouts’ Could Keep Your Brain Young
- Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language w/ Adam Aleksic (from TED Tech)
- 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
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