Short Wave
NPRNew 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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Short Wave.... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1939 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Life SciencesAstronomyScience | |||
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The new Nancy Grace Roman space telescope is slated to launch this weekend. It was originally built for the National Reconnaissance Office as a spy satellite, but was never launched. Instead, NRO gave it to NASA about 15 years ago. After some major m... more
In 2009, medical student Shebani Sethi watched a patient in a weight loss program make a remarkable recovery. The dietary intervention she underwent alleviated her schizophrenia symptoms, something the woman had tried – and failed – to treat with med... more
The era of AI-generated viruses is here. Some scientists are using AI to design viruses that can attack bacteria. The hope is that these tailor-made viruses can fight drug-resistant bacterial infections in people. And longer-term, Brian Hie, the Stan... more
Ever wish you could have been part of the Lewis and Clark expedition? Us too. The Corps of Discovery came across scores of plants and animals that were new to Western science: Grizzly bears, ponderosa pines, a “barking squirrel” that William Clark wo... more
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Apple Podcasts5Ek clubs on band
United Statesa month ago - AI?
I love Short Wave only it’s sounding more and more like AI🤔 maybe since all the public radio cuts?🥺
Apple Podcasts3Sycamore4566United Statesa month ago - Trash burning episode is very disappointing.
I normally love this show. But this felt like PR for the water incineration industry. Why were the industry representatives referred to as “experts” over and over, and the science-based non-profit representative not? And it didn’t even explain that the industry reps were from the waste incineration industry. And how can you even do a longish piece like this without mentioning the chemicals created by burning plastics like dioxins and furans that are so toxic and long lasting? This felt like PR,... more
Apple Podcasts4GreenmgreenUnited States2 months ago - Everyday science
I enjoy the science tidbits that I would otherwise never know about like the LA micro forest. Thank you Emily and team for reminding us of the importance and miracles of science and nature!
Apple Podcasts5Nickel Bridge FanUnited States3 months ago - Less politics more science
Their politics I can do without but the science is what keeps me coming back!
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Spotify | #11 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | United States/Science/Life Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #2 |  Canada/Science/Life Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #4 |  United Kingdom/Science/Life Sciences |
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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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1. Shebani Sethi
2. Kevin S. Felt
3. Tom Inglesby
4. Andrej Dinu
5. Madi Turani
6. Katherine Garrett
7. Will Stone
8. Perry Samson
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