Short Wave 

New 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.<br><br><em>If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at </em><em>plus.npr.org/</em><em>shortwave</em>

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Title	Date published
The dangers of warming winter lakes	2026-02-27
Screen time is up for grandma and grandpa	2026-02-25
Could our trash become local fishes’ treasure?	2026-02-24
The serious hunt for alien life	2026-02-23
The noise that isn't there	2026-02-21
The truth about intermittent fasting	2026-02-20
The neuroscience of cracking under pressure	2026-02-18
Tea time... with an ape?	2026-02-17
Could this vaccine trial mean a future without HIV?	2026-02-16
Why do we kiss? It's an evolutionary conundrum	2026-02-13
AI is great at predicting text. Can it guide robots?	2026-02-11
The physics of the Winter Olympics	2026-02-10
These bacteria may be key to the fight against antibiotic resistance	2026-02-09
Babies got beat: Why rhythm might be innate	2026-02-06
How do extreme G-forces affect Olympic bobsledders?	2026-02-04
Autism: debunking Trump claims, and what scientists still don't know	2026-02-03
Why research into ‘forever chemicals’ includes firefighters	2026-02-02
Lessons and failures from the Challenger space shuttle explosion	2026-01-30
How scientists predict big winter storms	2026-01-28
What drives animals to your yard? It's complicated	2026-01-27

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