Short Wave
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1963 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Life SciencesAstronomyScience | |||
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Apple Podcasts5laniktodd
United Statesa month ago - False science
Stating that the Covid pandemic was natural is false and not science, as there was never an original animal host discovered with this strain of virus - as well the first discovered Covid incident occurred within proximity of the Wuhan Lab.
Apple Podcasts2HTTR_United Statesa month ago - Sitting on the fence
Clearly knowledgeable people talking about interesting subjects. Anything that can bring science to a mainstream audience is a good thing. But I find the giddy banter distracting. Is this what smart people think they need to do to make science interesting? I think not. Tell a story about science and trust your audience.
Apple Podcasts3MiDav73United States2 months ago - 6 stars
Picks a topic, gives you the information, and unlike a lot of podcasts, keeps the length just right with no unnecessary clutter. Brings new science to you in a perfect format.
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The show delivers quick, accessible science updates and explainers across a broad range of topics, from space and astronomy to biology, technology, and environmental science. Episodes mix expert guests with engaging hosts who translate complex research into relatable stories, often tying discoveries to everyday life and current headlines. Listeners likely appreciate concise, well-researched science light on jargon, with a friendly, curious tone and a penchant for visuals and real-world implications. A notable strength is the consistent use of diverse experts—from space scientists to physicians and journalists—creating a well-rounded science briefing in under 15 minutes per episode.
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Short Wave launched 7 years ago and published 1963 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. John Wiens
2. Harris Lewin
3. Shruti Nayak
4. Nell Greenfield-Boyce
5. Julia Cole
6. Michael Mina
7. Marisa Franco
8. Holly Elmore
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