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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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1342 episodes

Episodes

Sip or Skip? The Truth About Electrolytes

00:10:429/8/2025

What Marsquakes Reveal About The Planet's Habitability

00:08:039/5/2025

Have a Stutter? It Could Be Inherited

00:14:019/3/2025

Stopping SSRIs Can Be Hard. Researchers Are Unsure Why

00:12:539/2/2025

A (Monday Night) Football Mystery

00:12:209/1/2025

Why U.S. Sunscreens Don't Measure Up

00:13:528/29/2025

A Lock of Hair Could Rewrite Knowledge Of The Inca Empire

00:11:318/27/2025

Nature Quest: What Does Climate Change Sound Like?

00:13:318/26/2025

Sea Camp: To Mine Or Not To Mine

00:13:178/25/2025

Could labs replace your natural chocolate?

00:08:508/22/2025