New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes
(Encore episode) We chat with National Geographic Explorer and paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim about hi
In the last two weeks or so, the number of new daily COVID-19 cases in the United States has increas
Last week, the U.N. published a landmark report — detailing the current state of global climate chan
(Encore episode) The mirror self-recognition test has been around for decades. Only a few species ha
(Encore episode) It's another installment of our series, "Animal Slander," where we take a common ph
(Encore episode) Joey Ramp's service dog, Sampson, is with her at all times, even when she has to wo
(Encore episode) Clive Wynne, founding director of the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State
Ever wonder why we call it the Dog Days of Summer? Today on the show — Emily gives Maddie an astrono
Science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce gives us the latest in gravitational waves and shares wha
(Encore episode) The World Health Organization has called the spread of misinformation around the co
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference took place in Denver this year. Today on the sh
Whales are more than just beautiful creatures — they play a vital role in the ocean's ecosystem. Tod
Caregivers in the "Sandwich Generation" have reported a steep decline in mental health, as did other
There are thousands of species of lightning bug and they live all over the world except in Antarctic
On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance on wearing masks. Sh
Fire has always been part of California's landscape. But long before the vast blazes of recent years
Sweating is critical to helping humans avoid overheating, and it's different than how most animals c
It's a listener questions episode! Chuck, Short Wave fan, asks, "What is the current state of earthq
California is in the middle of a terrible drought. The rivers are running low, and most of its farme
Squirrels are everywhere — living in our suburban neighborhoods to our city centers to our surroundi
