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Pluto Isn't A Planet — But It Gives Us Clues For How The Solar System Formed
Episode 1079
Pluto hasn't been a planet for almost 20 years. In the early 2000s, scientists discovered several objects of a similar size to Pluto. So, during the summer of 2006, members of the International Astro…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
How Millions Of Mosquitoes Could Save Hawaii's Endangered Birds
Episode 1078
To a lot of people, mosquito bites are annoying. But to the rare Hawaiian honeycreepers, they're deadly. Scientists in Maui are racing against time to save them ... and discovering some pretty crazy …
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Inheriting: Leah & Japanese American Incarceration
Hey, Short Wavers! Today, we're sharing a portion of Inheriting, an 8-part limited series hosted by Emily Kwong about Asian American and Pacific Islander family history. In this excerpt, we follow th…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Why You Shouldn't Worry About Invasive Joro Spiders
Episode 1078
Joro spiders are spreading across the east coast. They are an invasive species that most likely arrived in shipping containers from eastern Asia. Today, we look into why some people find them scary, …
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
How The Current Heat Dome Can Affect Human Health
Episode 1075
Right now, there's a "heat dome" lingering over the southwestern U.S. – a high pressure system that pushes hot air down and traps it, raising the temperature. Heat is becoming increasingly lethal as …
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
From The Physics Of G-Force To Weightlessness: How It Feels To Launch Into Space
Episode 1074
It feels like this is the summer of space launches. So, it's only appropriate that we kick off our new series Space Camp with a look at space launches. Throughout the series, Regina and Emily will pl…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Illegal Wildlife Trade Is Booming. What Does That Mean For The Confiscated Animals?
Episode 1073
Wildlife trafficking is one of the largest and most profitable crime sectors in the world. The illegal trade estimated to be a multi-billion dollar industry. On a high level, that illegal trade cause…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
'Math In Drag' Explores The Creativity And Beauty In Numbers
Episode 1072
Kyne Santos was a student at the University of Waterloo when she began her math and her drag careers. She compares her double life to Hannah Montana, doing math equations at school by day and drag at…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Why The Science Of Tides Was Crucial For D-Day
Episode 1071
June 6, 1944 the Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy and took the Nazis by surprise in the largest sea-to-land invasion in history. This would be remembered as D-Day and would ultimately le…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Psychedelic treatment for PTSD faces misconduct hurdle
Episode 1079
People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may soon have a new treatment option: MDMA, the chemical found in ecstasy. In August, the Food and Drug Administration plans to decide whether MDMA-a…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago