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To Figure Out The Future Climate, Scientists Are Researching How Trees Form Clouds
Episode 976
If you've ever looked up at the clouds and wondered where they came from, you're not alone. Atmospheric researcher Lubna Dada is fascinated by the my…
2 years, 11 months ago
Mapping The Seafloor Is Daunting But Key To Improving Human Life
Episode 975
Scientists have mapped less than 25% of the world's seafloor. Experts say that getting that number up to 100% would improve everything from tsunami w…
2 years, 11 months ago
Pulling An All-Nighter Is A Temporary Antidepressant
Episode 974
What your parents didn't tell you about pulling an all-nighter? It just might ease depression for several days. At least, that's what researchers fou…
2 years, 11 months ago
Sky Vaccines: Ridding Raccoons Of Rabies En Masse
Episode 973
Every year, the USDA drops millions of oral rabies vaccines across fourteen states, mostly along the eastern seaboard. In urban and suburban areas, t…
2 years, 11 months ago
Thanks, Neanderthals: How our ancient relatives could help find new antibiotics
Episode 972
Antibiotics have changed the world. They've made it possible to treat diseases that used to mean anything from discomfort to death. But no new classe…
3 years ago
Scientist Just Made The Largest Brain Map Ever
Episode 971
The human brain has more than 170 billion cells. A newly published atlas offers the most detailed maps yet of the location, structure and, in some c…
3 years ago
How Climate Change Is Testing The Endangered Species Act
Episode 970
Some people keep dogs in their backyards. In the Florida Keys, some residents have deer the size of a golden retriever in their yards. As sea levels …
3 years ago
Why Gray Hair Is Coming For You
Episode 969
As a kid, host Aaron Scott would dress up for Halloween as an older version of himself — complete with a cane, a set of polyester britches and painte…
3 years ago
Light Show! The Science Behind The Orionid Meteor Shower
Episode 968
We're about to hit peak Orionid meteor shower! According to NASA, it's one of the most beautiful showers of the year. The Orionids are known for thei…
3 years ago
Why Scientists Are Reanimating Spider Corpses For Research
Episode 967
That spider you squished? It could have been used for science! Today, we're bringing you Halloween a little early – Short Wave style! Host Regina G. …
3 years ago