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NPR’s Shortwave explores three scientific mysteries: salt clouds on the ambiguous exoplanet GJ504b, a potential female-only burial site of Homo…

NPR’s Short Wave examines the escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, now the third largest on record.

Host Emily Kwong and reporter Pauline Bartoloni explore "catastrophe compassion," the psychological phenomenon where disasters foster unity and kindness.

NPR’s Shortwave features neuroscientist Janet Jones discussing her book, *A Horse’s World*, which explores equine cognition and behavior.

In this Shortwave episode, hosts Regina Barber and Scott Detrow discuss three space topics.

This Shortwave episode explores sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as alternatives to fossil-based jet fuel, sparked by recent geopolitical fuel price shocks.

Hosts Emily Kwong and Angela Zhang, joined by Mary Louise Kelly, discuss how air pollution harms semantic memory in Black Americans.

Hosts Regina Barber and Ari Daniel explore the Cacao of Excellence program, which standardizes cacao evaluation to help small-scale farmers.

NPR’s Shortwave discusses the FDA’s approval of Bemetrizanol, the first new sunscreen ingredient in the U.

NPR’s Shortwave explores the pursuit of a universal flu vaccine with immunologist Adolfo García Sastre.

Host Emily Kwong interviews science journalist Roxanne Comsey about the constant genetic mutations occurring in human cells.

Hosts Emily Kwong and Rachel Carlson explore the science of inner monologues with psychologist Charles Fernyhough.

NPR’s Shortwave explores the enduring mystery of European eel reproduction with fish physiologist Arjan Paulstra.

Hosts Regina Barber and Hannah Chin, joined by Sasha Pfeiffer, discuss nature’s adaptations in this science roundup.

NPR’s Shortwave explores microforests, small human-designed urban forests that boost biodiversity and combat climate change.

Host Emily Kwong and guest Mikeleene Ducleff explore how tech companies mimic gambling industry tactics to create addictive apps.

This Shortwave episode explores Neptune’s moon Nereid, revealing it likely formed in place despite its eccentric orbit.

NPR’s Short Wave interviews Ben Bradford about using CRISPR gene drives to eradicate malaria-carrying mosquitoes.

Shortwave investigates whether Louisville is getting windier, prompted by listener Barry Zalph’s analysis of two decades of NOAA data.

Hosts Regina Barber and Ping Wong explore the brief, magical lives of fireflies, from their larval stages to adult mating rituals.

NPR’s Shortwave explores how mangrove restoration in Cambodia aids climate change mitigation.

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NPR’s Shortwave explores California’s groundwater crisis, where the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act forces farmers to drastically reduce…

NPR’s Shortwave explores the science of nightmares with sleep scientist Michelle Carr, author of *Nightmare Obscura*.

Hosts Regina Barber and Emily Kwong welcome Sasha Pfeiffer to discuss three science stories.

Host Emily Kwong explores the social media trend of "fiber maxing" with gastroenterologist Dr.

NPR’s Shortwave explores a study where researchers exposed salmon to cocaine and its metabolite to understand pharmaceutical pollution’s impact on wildlife.

This episode marks the 25th anniversary of Gleevec, a targeted therapy that revolutionized cancer care by turning chronic myeloid leukemia from fatal to survivable.

This episode examines a Hantavirus outbreak on a South Atlantic cruise ship, where the deadly Andes strain has caused three deaths and raised concerns about human-to-human transmission.

NPR’s Shortwave explores the scientific renaissance of psychedelic drugs, tracing their shift from counterculture icons to potential psychiatric treatments.

This episode explores functional neurological disorder (FND) through musician Kyla Madonna Kenny’s two-year struggle for a diagnosis.

NPR’s Shortwave explores three marine mysteries: why tomato clownfish lose stripes to fit social hierarchies, how shell ears climb Congo waterfalls…

NPR’s Shortwave features hosts Emily Kwong and Rachel Carlson with guest Sasha Pfeiffer, discussing three science stories.

Host Regina Barber and guests Nell Greenfield-Boys and Scott Detrow discuss NASA’s Artemis program, focusing on upcoming lunar lander tests and the 2028 landing goal.

Hosts Hannah Chin and Emily Kwong explore whether homeowner Darcy should cut down a large cedar tree to install solar panels.

This episode explores how Māori families, led by nurse Maybel McLeod, helped identify the CDH1 gene mutation linked to diffuse gastric cancer.

This episode explores a rare chimpanzee civil war in Uganda, where a large community split into warring factions.

Hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber explore the moon’s origin, focusing on the leading giant impact hypothesis involving a Mars-sized body named Thea.

Host Emily Kwong explores the neurobiological impacts of eating disorders with pediatrician Dr.

NPR’s Rebecca Hersher reports from a Cambodian village where simple voicemail alerts are saving lives from worsening climate-driven floods.

Hosts Regina Barber, Emily Kwong, and guest Elsa Chang explore three scientific topics.

Stanford neuroscientist Paul Nijukian discusses his pivot from brain-machine interfaces for paralysis to studying stroke recovery.

This Shortwave episode examines the complexities of sex differences in medical research, tracing the history from the exclusion of women in trials to current binary categorization issues.

NPR’s Shortwave features gastroenterologist Dr.