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Short Wave

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  • 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.

    If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave
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  • Could '3 Body Problem's Aliens Exist? The Science Behind Netflix's New Hit

    Could '3 Body Problem's Aliens Exist? The Science Behind Netflix's New Hit
    Jul 2 2024
    Before the '3 Body Problem' became a bestselling book and a smash TV show ... it was a physics concept, with big implications for how we understand planetary orbits. In this episode, we learn about the science behind the screen. Plus, why it's plausible a nearby, mysterious planet could hold life.

    This story is part of Short Wave's Space Camp series about all the weird, wonderful things happening in the universe —check out the full series.

    Curious about other science behind the things you love? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.

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    14 mins
  • Want Juicy Barbecue This Fourth Of July? Cook Low And Slow

    Want Juicy Barbecue This Fourth Of July? Cook Low And Slow
    Jul 1 2024
    Perfecting your grilling technique ahead of the Fourth of July? Chefs will tell you that cooking is not just an art — it's a science. And the spirit of summer barbecues, NPR science correspondent Sydney Lupkin brings us this encore piece about how understanding the chemistry of cooking meat can help you perfect your barbeque. It's all about low and slow cooking.

    This story was originally reported for NPR by Gisele Grayson. Read her reporting.

    Curious about other science powering the things you love? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.

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    12 mins
  • Move Over Norse Mythology, There's A New Loki In Town — A Dinosaur

    Move Over Norse Mythology, There's A New Loki In Town — A Dinosaur
    Jun 28 2024
    A brand new species of ceratops, or horned dinosaur, was recently discovered in northern Montana. The dinosaur is called Lokiceratops rangiformis, after the Norse god Loki, and is believed to have lived roughly eighty million years ago. The bones of the plant-eating dinosaur were found on private land in an area well known for its large amount of fossils, and at first, researchers thought the bones belonged to another species of dinosaur!

    Want to hear more about dinosaurs or other paleontological discoveries? Email us at shortwave@npr.org to let us know. We'd love to hear from you!

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    9 mins
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