What is the short wave podcast?
Short Wave on Apple Podcasts New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Emily Kwong for science on a different wavelength. If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus.
What is short wave science?
Short Wave New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Emily Kwong for science on a different wavelength.
Who is the host of short wave?
Short Wave says goodbye to host Maddie Sofia and answers questions about the future of the podcast. Caption: Co-Hosts Emily Kwong and Maddie Sofia, who taped at NPR's headquarters before the pandemic. Now, they record from their home closets! Caption: Co-Hosts Emily Kwong and Maddie Sofia, who taped at NPR's headquarters before the pandemic.
What is short wave on Apple?
Short Wave on Apple Podcasts New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor.
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This Thanksgiving, let science help you roast a tastier turkey
November 21, 2021 • Cooking your bird to a safe 165 F often just results in a dry, boring plate of meat. Luckily, food scientists have studied this problem. Learn their techniques to roast your tastiest bird yet.
Why Sweat Is A Human Superpower
July 30, 2021 • Sweat is an "evolutionary marvel," says Sarah Everts, the author of The Joy of Sweat. In her new book, Everts delves into the science of perspiration and how this trait has enabled humans to thrive.
Where Did This Coronavirus Originate? Virus Hunters Find Genetic Clues In Bats
April 15, 2020 • Bats are critically important for ecosystems around the world. But they also harbor some of the toughest known zoonotic diseases, and are the likely origin point for this coronavirus.
How Stories Connect And Persuade Us: Unleashing The Brain Power Of Narrative
April 11, 2020 • The power of shared storytelling to soothe or spur us to action may be more crucial than ever, scientists say. Here's what happens in the brain when we feel swept away by a story, book or film.
Short Wave Celebrates Black Excellence In Science
February 28, 2020 • To close out Black History Month, Short Wave is highlighting just a few of the many incredible black scientists we've featured so far on the show.
Harvard Professor's Arrest Raises Questions About Scientific Openness
February 19, 2020 • Harvard chemist Charles Lieber was arrested in January on charges he lied about funding he received from China. Some say the case points to larger issues around scientific collaboration in an era of geopolitical rivalry, as well as the racial profiling of scientists.
The WHO Knows Insulin Is Too Expensive. How It Plans To Drive Down The Price
February 17, 2020 • Globally, half of the estimated 100 million people who are in need of insulin do not have reliable access. The World Health Organization hopes a "prequalification" program will help.
What did Jasmin Graham study?
As a kid, Jasmin Graham was endlessly curious about the ocean. Her constant questioning eventually led her to a career in marine science studying sharks and rays. But until relatively recently, sh…. 11 min.
Why is the Delta Var so fast spreading?
The variant has spread so fast because it is more contagious than the variants that came before it. At the sa…. 14 min. JUL 13, 2021.
Who is the producer of Short Wave Ice Cream?
Maya Warren, flavor is only one part of the ice cream allure. So in today's episode, Emily Kwong talks with Short Wave producer Thomas Lu about some of the processes that create the texture of ice cream, and how that texture plays into our enjoyment of the tasty treat.
Why is the Delta variant so fast spreading?
The variant has spread so fast because it is more contagious than the variants that came before it. At the same time, the U.S. is equipped with highly effective vaccines.
What is the movie Arrival about?
(Encore episode) The 2016 movie Arrival, an adaptation of Ted Chiang's novella Story of Your Life, captured the imaginations of science fiction fans worldwide. Field linguist Jessica Coon, who consulted on the film, breaks down what the movie gets right — and wrong — about linguistics. Share.
Why did Emily Kwong's father stop speaking Chinese?
As a third generation Chinese American, Emily's heritage language was lost through the years when her father, Christopher Kwong, stopped speaking the language at a young age in order to adjust to life in the U.S. Now, at age 30, Emily's trying to reclaim Chinese by attending virtual Mandarin classes for the first time.
