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
What's up with recycled wastewater's PR problem?	2026-03-27
The world’s freshwater is getting saltier. Why?	2026-03-25
The world has a groundwater problem. Can we solve it?	2026-03-24
Day Zero: When the wells run dry	2026-03-23
How did these flowers evolve to survive a megadrought?	2026-03-20
A dietitian and doctor review RFK Jr's new food pyramid	2026-03-18
‘Black rain’ in Iran and the environmental cost of war	2026-03-17
This is your brain on pleasure (even the guilty kind)	2026-03-16
An icy mystery: What are lake stars?	2026-03-13
We saved gray whales from extinction. Why are so many dying again?	2026-03-11
Sibling order may affect sexuality and identity	2026-03-10
What crocodile bones teach us about dinosaurs	2026-03-09
Teen sleep is getting wrecked by more than just phones	2026-03-06
The global fallout of RFK Jr.'s vaccine policies	2026-03-04
Will Punch the baby monkey be okay?	2026-03-03
Spring ice is thawing earlier in lakes. What does that mean for life below the surface?	2026-03-02
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

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