Short Wave
New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.
RFK Jr.'s New Vaccine Advisors Signal Big Changes
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Policy, an influential CDC committee that shapes U.S. vaccine...
EscucharAha! The Power Of A Short Rest
Since 2004, scientific research has shown that a full night of sleep may lend itself to a burst of insight...
EscucharWhen Eavesdropping Pays Off
Why did the ornithologist strap a taxidermy badger to a remote controlled car and drive it around the...
EscucharDoes It Feel Like Mosquitoes Are Getting Worse?
Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on the planet, and some of them may be on the rise. At least in...
EscucharThe Power Grid Problem
The U.S.'s power grid — a nearly 100-year-old network of electrical circuits — is facing increased...
EscucharWhat Makes South Korea's 'Super Divers' Special?
For generations, the all-female Haenyeo divers have routinely dove into frigid waters off the coast...
EscucharWhy Emotions Run High For Sports Fans
We are in the thick of multiple sports seasons: the NBA finals are happening, and baseball and soccer...
EscucharTrump Wants A Missile Defense System Like Israel's
Since last week, Israel has been attacking Iran's nuclear facilities, along with many other targets...
EscucharWhy Weed's Signature Scent Has Changed Over Time
The skunky smell of cannabis may be going out of style. NPR's science correspondent Pien Huang visited...
EscucharYour Breathing Pattern Is Like A Fingerprint
Take a big inhale through your nose. Now, exhale. Breathing may seem simple, but it's controlled by...
EscucharWanna Save Money? Climate-Proof Your Home
Homeowners' insurance isn't just getting more expensive ... it's also getting harder to secure in the...
EscucharLiving With OCD
Roughly 163 million people experience obsessive-compulsive disorder and its associated cycles of obsessions...
EscucharHelping Dogs and Their Pawrents Live Healthier, Longer
The Dog Aging Project is a long-term nationwide survey on the health and lifestyles of U.S. dogs that...
EscucharUnveiling Olo — A Color Out of Oz!
"Olo" does not exist in nature, nor can it be found among paint cans. But for a very select few, olo...
EscucharAnglerfish Ancestors Once Roamed The Seafloor
There are over 200 species of deep-sea anglerfish; some are long and thin, some are squat and round,...
EscucharCan AI Crack The Biology Code?
As artificial intelligence seeps into some realms of society, it rushes into others. One area it's making...
EscucharSolving A Centuries Old Maritime Mystery
For hundreds of years sailors have told stories about miles of glowing ocean during moonless nights....
EscucharWhy Daylight Boosts Immunity
Depending on what time it is, your body responds differently to an injury or infection. During the day,...
EscucharUnpacking Bipolar Disorder
Around 40 million people around the world have bipolar disorder, which involves cyclical swings between...
EscucharNature Quest: The Climate-Kid Question
Gen Z and younger millennials are the most climate literate generations the world has ever seen. They...
EscucharThe Great Space Race ... With Clocks
Happy Memorial Day, Short Wavers! This holiday, we bring you a meditation on time ... and clocks. There...
EscucharFlamingos: The Water-Bending Physics Masters
Riddle us this: Which animal is pink, curved beaked and a master of the physics required to create water...
EscucharNew Antivenom, Thanks To 200 Intentional Snake Bites
What's it like to get bit by a venomous snake? "It's like a bee sting times a thousand," Tim Friede...
EscucharWill Trump Unleash Energy Dominance Or Damage?
The Trump administration is rewriting policies and reducing funding for multiple agencies that handle...
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