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Two Sides Of Guyana: A Green Champion And An Oil Producer
Episode 531
For Guyana the potential wealth from oil development was irresistible — even as the country faces rising seas. Today on the show, Emily Kwong talks to reporter Camila Domonoske about her trip to Guya…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Bee Superfood: Exploring Honey's Chemical Complexities
Episode 530
Honey bees know a lot about honey, and humans are starting to catch up. Scientists are now looking at how the chemicals in honey affect bee health. With the help of research scientist Bernarda Calla,…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
One Woman's Quest For The (Scientifically) Best Turkey
Episode 529
Turkey is the usual centerpiece of the Thanksgiving dinner, but it's all too easy to end up with a dry, tough, flavorless bird. For NPR science correspondent Maria Godoy, it got so bad that several y…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Parents, We're Here To Help! Answers To Your COVID Vaccine Questions
Episode 528
Now that the Pfizer COVID vaccine is authorized for children five to eleven years old, a lot of parents are deliberating about what to do next. NPR health policy correspondent Selena Simmons-Duffin a…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Experiencing The Emergence, Life And Death of A Neuron
Episode 527
A new exhibit in Washington, DC, mixes science and technology for an immersive art experience — taking visitors not to a distant land, but into their brains. This installation is a partnership betwee…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Camilla Pang On Turning Fear Into Light
Episode 526
Camilla Pang talks with Short Wave host Emily Kwong about her award-winning memoir, "An Outsider's Guide to Humans: What Science Taught Me About What We Do And Who We Are." Diagnosed with autism spec…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
The secret history of DNA: Pus, fish sperm, life as we know it
Episode 525
It's been 150 years since the first article was published about the molecule key to life as we know it — DNA. With help from researcher Pravrutha Raman, Short Wave producer Berly McCoy explains how D…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Who pays for climate change?
Episode 524
A coalition of wealthier countries have promised that they'll provide $100 billion each year to help developing countries tackle climate change. So far, most haven't delivered on their promises, and …
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Can climate talk turn into climate action?
Episode 523
In the first week of COP26, the UN climate conference, world leaders took to the podium to talk about what their countries are going to do to fight climate change. They made big pledges, but protesto…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
What happens in the brain when we grieve
Episode 522
When we lose someone or something we love, it can feel like we've lost a part of ourselves. And for good reason--our brains are learning how to live in the world without someone we care about in it. …
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago