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
Parasites Have Haunted Us For Millions Of Years (24.10.2025)
Previous Episodes
- 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
- Why The Tropics Have A Weather Forecasting Problem
- Doing Science at the Edge of the Earth
- Solved: The Potato Origin Mystery
- The Science Of Fear And Horror Movies
- What Are Flies Doing In The Middle Of The Ocean?
- Why Animal Scavengers Protect Your Health
- Nature Quest: How High Will Sea Levels Rise?
- Why Do Some Hurricane Survivors Thrive After Disaster?
- A Surprising Cause Of Endometriosis Could Lead To Cure
- Tylenol and Autism: What’s True and What Isn’t
- A Surprising Culprit of Food Allergies
- Should You Try Red-Light Therapy?
- Untangling The Science of Octopus Arms
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