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.If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1060 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Categories | Life SciencesNatureScience | ||||
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Latest Episodes
Emily gets super nerdy with former host Maddie Sofia get as they dive into the incredible world of nudibranchs in this encore episode. Not only are these sea slugs eye-catching for their colors, some of them have evolved to "steal" abilities from oth... more
It's not unusual for siblings to quibble over ownership of something — a cherished toy, a coveted seat in the car — or whose fault something is. If you're Mercedes Sheen, you not only spent your childhood squabbling with your sister over your memorie... more
Wildlife ecologists have seen white-tailed deer expanding their range in North America over many decades. And since the early-2000s these deer have moved north into the boreal forests of western Canada. These forests are full of spruce and pine trees... more
No matter what you're doing right now – sitting, standing, walking – you're moving. First, because Earth is spinning around on its axis. This rotation is the reason we have days. Second, because Earth and other planets in our solar system are orbitin... more
Today, we're going full nerd to talk about a new board game — Catan: New Energies. The game's goal is simple: Build and develop a modern-day island without catastrophically polluting it. Although the concept mirrors the effects of climate change, tho... more
Ten years ago, Flint, Mich. switched water sources to the Flint River. The lack of corrosion control in the pipes caused lead to leach into the water supply of tens of thousands of residents. Pediatrician Mona Hanna-Attisha recognized a public health... more
NPR's Tom Dreisbach is back in the host chair for a day. This time, he reports on a story very close to home: The years-long battle his parents have been locked in with the local wild beaver population. Each night, the beavers would dam the culverts ... more
Roughly 196 million tons of fish were harvested in 2020, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The organization also notes that the number of overfished stocks worldwide has tripled in the last century. All of this... more
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Podcast Addict12 months agoLangtonThis is supposed to he a science podcast, but it has become more about social commentary. Also, some of the science "reporting" lacks facts and just stokes fears.
Podcast Addict22 years agoJsatI wish they had more science in this science podcast. Most of it is focused on the scientists and their personal stories.
Podcast Addict32 years agoamholdcroftI guess this is for people who aren't actually interested in/don't know much about science. The coverage here goes from basic to deeply questionable. Short but not sweet. It was pushed so much I gave it a few tries, and liked it less each time. (Note: I'm a Progressive, so it's not that...in fact, that's where some of my issues with the questionable coverage come from. It's just not up to the NPR standard.)
Podcast Addict22 years agoElysiaCBBad
Podcast Addict12 years agobmAn amazing show that tries to give you everything they know and to be clear on risks, downsides and what is still unknown. They cover a lot of topics, from animals to viruses, all with great professionalism.
Podcast Addict52 years agopezI'm a fan of this podcast, but I am extremely disappointed in the unscientific nature of this episode. You should have mentioned and quantified the fact that age and other confounding factors almost certainly mean that the death rate due to COVID-19 in Trump counties is less than 3 times that in non-Trump counties. I think you should publish and broadcast a follow up explaining how Simpson's Paradox can lead to erroneous conclusions. See Jeffrey Morris' blog at covid-datascience.com.
Podcast Addict12 years agoTomThis is supposed to be a science podcast, but more and more it is some type of social commentary. Social commentary is fine, but it should have its own podcast.
Podcast Addict33 years agobgins
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Spotify | #24 |  United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #186 | United States/Science/Life Sciences |
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