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
Fall foliage is still a mystery: Why do some leaves turn red?	2025-11-07
Why Some Species Survive Mass Extinctions	2025-11-05
The Secrets Everyday Rocks Keep	2025-11-04
Elections: A Big Math Problem	2025-11-03
This Week In Science: Spiders, TV Pixels And Storytelling	2025-10-31
Like Being Scared? Here’s Why	2025-10-29
Nature Quest: Rebuild Or Relocate Post-Disaster?	2025-10-28
What Works – And Doesn’t – For Hair Loss?	2025-10-27
Parasites Have Haunted Us For Millions Of Years	2025-10-24
Migrating Birds Have a Big, Clear Problem	2025-10-22
We Have the Cure. Why is Tuberculosis Still Around?	2025-10-21
Should Scientists Genetically Engineer Wild Species?	2025-10-20
Science Says Quitting Smoking At Any Age Is Good For The Brain	2025-10-17
What Happens When You're Under Anesthesia?	2025-10-15
Why Legal Weed Isn’t Always Safe	2025-10-14
Synthetic Cells: The Next Bioengineering Frontier	2025-10-13
Why The Tropics Have A Weather Forecasting Problem	2025-10-10
Doing Science at the Edge of the Earth	2025-10-08
Solved: The Potato Origin Mystery	2025-10-07
The Science Of Fear And Horror Movies	2025-10-06

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