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988: An Alternative To 911 For Mental Health
Episode 728
People experiencing a mental health crisis have a new way to reach out for help in the U.S. — calling or texting the numbers 9-8-8. Today, health cor…
3 years, 10 months ago
Experience The Quietest Place On Earth
Episode 727
In a crater at the top of a dormant volcano lies a place so quiet, the ambient sound is right near the threshold of human hearing. Visitors to the cr…
3 years, 10 months ago
Artemis: NASA's New Chapter In Space
Episode 726
Humans haven't set foot on the moon in 50 years, but NASA hopes to take one step closer with the launch of a new rocket and space capsule on Monday. …
3 years, 10 months ago
Searching The Ocean's Depths For Future Medicines
Episode 725
Plunge into the ocean off the west coast of Ireland...and then keep plunging, down to where there's no light and the temperature is just above freezi…
3 years, 10 months ago
Sweating Buckets... of SCIENCE!
Episode 724
Sweating can be unpleasant, but consider the alternatives: You could roll around in mud. You could spend all day panting. You could have someone whip…
3 years, 10 months ago
Micro Wave: How to Build a Sandcastle Dreamhouse!
Episode 723
Grab your towels and flip flops, because we're heading to the beach. Whether you love playing in the sand, or dread getting it off your feet, buildin…
3 years, 10 months ago
Eavesdropping On A Volcano
Episode 722
Volcanoes are "talking" to us all the time. Scientists say the sooner we learn to interpret their normal chatter, the quicker we'll know when somethi…
3 years, 10 months ago
A Rising Demand for Coal Amidst War in Ukraine
Episode 721
Demand for coal in Europe is rising as Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens the country's vast natural resource and fossil fuel reserves - and subs…
3 years, 10 months ago
Ode To The Manta Ray
Episode 720
On a trip to Hawaii, Short Wave host Emily Kwong encountered manta rays for the first time. The experience was eerie and enchanting. And it left Emil…
3 years, 10 months ago
How To Brew Amazing Coffee With Science
Episode 719
The perfect cup of joe might be a matter of taste, but knowing the science behind the coffee-making process could help you elevate your at-home brewi…
3 years, 10 months ago