New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes
Some scientists are convinced that beyond Neptune, there's a planet they've yet to see. This so-call
A fish walks into a pharmacy ... well, not exactly. Fish aren't being prescribed anti-anxiety drugs.
Welcome!! This is the first episode of Nature Quest, a monthly Short Wave segment that answers liste
The male European fiddler crab attracts his mate by performing a courtship dance. New research publi
A recent series of studies suggests that the brains of birds, reptiles and mammals all evolved indep
Plants are blooming right now – and so are people's allergies. And if it feels like those pesky symp
Did you know there's an insect that can fling its pee 40 times faster than a cheetah accelerates? We
Dune. Star Wars. Alien. Science fiction movies love alien worlds, and so do we. But how do scientist
This week, we've heard from researchers trying to untangle the effects of the "trip" that often come
What if you could get all the potential benefits of ketamine without the "trip"? For part two of our
Researchers are studying psychedelics as a possible treatment for conditions like depression, PTSD a
Running an entire marathon takes a lot of energy. Neuroscientist Carlos Matute knows this: he's run
Each year, the United States has about 1,200 tornadoes. Many of them happen in tornado alley, a very
Most iguanas are indigenous to the Americas. So how did the Fijian species end up on the island, nea
It seems like artificial intelligence is everywhere in our virtual lives. It's in our search results
What are the narwhals up to? Generally, we don't really know! They are mysterious creatures. NPR sci
Microalgae are tiny organisms that convert energy from sunlight into fuel. The arctic ecosystem depe
Baseball season is nigh! From Yankee stadium in New York to Dodger stadium in Los Angeles, teams aro
Early in the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists predicted the SARS-CoV-2 virus would mut
Ever diagnosed yourself with a mental health disorder based on a TikTok video? If so, you're not alo
