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Short Wave

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes

Episodes

Total: 1307

Happy Independence Day, Short Wavers! Do you have plans outdoors this weekend and want to figure out

The Andromeda galaxy lies just beyond (...OK, about 2.5 million light-years beyond) our galaxy, the

Independence Day is approaching! Imagine in a few days, someone has procured illegal fireworks from

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Policy, an influential CDC committee that shapes U.S. vaccine

Since 2004, scientific research has shown that a full night of sleep may lend itself to a burst of i

Why did the ornithologist strap a taxidermy badger to a remote controlled car and drive it around th

Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on the planet, and some of them may be on the rise. At least in

The U.S.'s power grid — a nearly 100-year-old network of electrical circuits — is facing increased

For generations, the all-female Haenyeo divers have routinely dove into frigid waters off the coast

We are in the thick of multiple sports seasons: the NBA finals are happening, and baseball and socce

Since last week, Israel has been attacking Iran's nuclear facilities, along with many other targets

The skunky smell of cannabis may be going out of style. NPR's science correspondent Pien Huang visit

Take a big inhale through your nose. Now, exhale. Breathing may seem simple, but it's controlled by

Homeowners' insurance isn't just getting more expensive ... it's also getting harder to secure in th

Roughly 163 million people experience obsessive-compulsive disorder and its associated cycles of obs

The Dog Aging Project is a long-term nationwide survey on the health and lifestyles of U.S. dogs tha

"Olo" does not exist in nature, nor can it be found among paint cans. But for a very select few, olo

There are over 200 species of deep-sea anglerfish; some are long and thin, some are squat and round,

As artificial intelligence seeps into some realms of society, it rushes into others. One area it's m

For hundreds of years sailors have told stories about miles of glowing ocean during moonless nights.