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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Prepare to be baffled by what we don't know about eels	2026-06-05
This common garden plant summons wasps as bodyguards	2026-06-03
Why are scientists planting tiny forests in big cities?	2026-06-02
Why you can't stop scrolling: the science of 'dark flow'	2026-06-01
This distant planet has wild weather and gemstone clouds	2026-05-29
Should we reengineer the world's deadliest animal?	2026-05-27
Is it getting windier?	2026-05-26
The magic — and science — of synchronous fireflies	2026-05-25
The supertree shielding coastlines and storing carbon	2026-05-22
Why renaming this common hormonal disorder is a huge deal	2026-05-20
A solution for California's water woes	2026-05-19
What's up with your nightmares?	2026-05-18
A chemical found in fish could help reinvent your sunscreen	2026-05-15
Should you be fibermaxxing? Here's what the science says	2026-05-13
Why Swedish scientists gave salmon cocaine	2026-05-12
Without this pill, lots of people would be dead	2026-05-11
Hantavirus: the risks, the science and what you need to know	2026-05-08
How science is taking tripping mainstream	2026-05-06
This medical condition stumped doctors for years	2026-05-05
The secret behind clownfish stripes and more fishy fascinations	2026-05-04

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