May 6, 2026
How science is taking tripping mainstream
12 minutes
Podcast · Inglés
Short Wave
NPR
New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.
Episodes
Ordered by publication date.
May 5, 2026
This medical condition stumped doctors for years
14 minutes
May 4, 2026
The secret behind clownfish stripes and more fishy fascinations
12 minutes
May 1, 2026
Coffee is complex. Can science standardize it for the better?
10 minutes
Apr 29, 2026
NASA is practicing moonwalks. When are we going back?
9 minutes
Apr 28, 2026
Set up solar, or save a tree? It’s complicated
12 minutes
Apr 27, 2026
The mystery that led this family to get their stomachs removed
13 minutes
Apr 24, 2026
Why a chimp 'civil war' shows how societies collapse
13 minutes
Apr 22, 2026
Where did our moon come from?
13 minutes
Apr 22, 2026
Where did our moon come from?
13 minutes
Apr 21, 2026
Eating disorder recovery in a diet culture world
13 minutes
Apr 20, 2026
These voicemails save lives
13 minutes
Apr 17, 2026
The psychology behind why you dread small talk
9 minutes
Apr 15, 2026
A new approach to brain health, one neuron at a time
13 minutes
Apr 14, 2026
Is there still a gender gap in medical research?
13 minutes
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