Short Wave
1,144 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5.7K ratingsNew discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength.
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Beyond Condoms!
October 19, 2022 04:10 - 13 minutes - 12 MBContraceptive research has historically prioritized women because they bear the burden of pregnancy and most contraceptive options available today are for women. But there are efforts to widen the contraceptive responsibility. Today, Scientist-in-Residence Regina G. Barber talks to host Emily Kwong about the state of research into male contraceptives and which method researchers expect to hit the market first. We're always excited to hear what's on our listeners' minds. You can reach the sho...
Choose Your Own (Math) Adventure
October 18, 2022 04:10 - 12 minutes - 11 MBEver read those Choose Your Own Adventure books of the 80s and 90s? As a kid, Dr. Pamela Harris was hooked on them. Years later she realized how much those books have in common with her field: combinatorics, the branch of math concerned with counting. It, too, depends on thinking through endless, branching possibilities. She and several students set out to write a scholarly paper in the style of Choose Your Own Adventure books. Dr. Harris tells Regina G. Barber all about how the project began...
You're 50, And Your Body Is Changing: Time For The Talk
October 17, 2022 04:10 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBPerimenopause, the period of transition to menopause, is still a largely misunderstood chapter of reproductive life. It brings about both physical and mental health changes that patients might not hear about from their doctors. Emily talks with health correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee about perimenopause, and how to advocate for yourself as you're going through it. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Pop Quiz! Short Wave Birthday Edition
October 14, 2022 04:10 - 14 minutes - 13 MBShort Wave hosts Aaron Scott and Emily Kwong quiz All Things Considered hosts Mary Louise Kelly and Sacha Pfeiffer on some science questions Short Wave has reported on over the past year. They say they consider all the things, but do they consider the science enough? Quantum physics, prehistoric creatures and spelunking are all fair game in this friendly battle of the brains. - P.S. Short Wave is continuing our birthday celebration by hanging out with all of you on Twitter Spaces! We'll be ...
Why Do We Laugh?
October 13, 2022 04:15 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBLaughter: We do it spontaneously, we do it forcefully, we do it with each other and by ourselves. But why did we evolve to giggle in the first place? Emily and Regina explore the evolutionary underpinnings of laughter — from chimpanzees to modern-day humans — and the ways it unites us. Keep laughing with us on Twitter — we're at @NPRShortWave — or email the show at [email protected]. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
We Baked A Cake For Our 3rd Birthday!
October 12, 2022 04:10 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBOf course we have to have cake for Short Wave's third birthday! Sugar-ologist and biochemist Adriana Patterson talks to producer Berly McCoy to give us some tips from chemistry - the secret to making a fluffy cake and how honey can help a buttercream frosting. Check out Adriana's Cakeculator - https://cakeculator.sugarologie.com/. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
IVF Has Come A Long Way, But Many Don't Have Access
October 07, 2022 04:10 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBSince the first successful in vitro fertilization pregnancy and live birth in 1978, nearly half a million babies have been born using IVF in the United States. Assisted reproductive technology has made it possible for more people to become parents, but it's not accessible to everyone. Reproductive endocrinologist Amanda Adeleye explains the science behind IVF, the barriers to accessing it and her concerns about fertility treatment in a world without the legal protections of Roe v. Wade. Lear...
The Scorpion Renaissance Is Upon Us
October 06, 2022 04:10 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBScorpions: They're found pretty much everywhere, and new species are being identified all the time. Arachnologist Lauren Esposito says there's a lot to love about this oft-misunderstood creature. Most are harmless — they can't even jump — and they play a critical role in their diverse ecosystems as a top invertebrate predator. Want to hear us talk about other newly identified animal species? We'd love to know! We're at @NPRShortWave on Twitter, and our email is [email protected]. Learn more...
A New Drug For A Relentless Brain Disease
October 05, 2022 04:15 - 13 minutes - 12 MBALS is a disease that destroys the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord we need for voluntary movement. There is no cure, but now there is a newly approved medication that may slow down the disease and extend patients' lives. The drug, called Relyvrio, got its start with a couple of college students, some "ice bucket challenge" money, and a new approach to targeting this disease. Neuroscience correspondent Jon Hamilton checks in with host Emily Kwong about why some advisors aren't persuad...
Why Disaster Relief Underserves Those Who Need It Most
October 04, 2022 04:10 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBWhen a disaster like Hurricane Ian destroys a house, the clock starts ticking. It gets harder for sick people to take their medications, medical devices may stop working without electricity, excessive temperatures, mold, or other factors may threaten someone's health. Every day without stable shelter puts people in danger. The federal government is supposed to help prevent that cascade of problems, but an NPR investigation finds that the people who need help the most are often less likely to...
Why Disaster Relief Underserves Those Who Need It Most
October 04, 2022 04:10 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBWhen a disaster like Hurricane Ian destroys a house, the clock starts ticking. It gets harder for sick people to take their medications, medical devices may stop working without electricity, excessive temperatures, mold, or other factors may threaten someone's health. Every day without stable shelter puts people in danger. The federal government is supposed to help prevent that cascade of problems, but an NPR investigation finds that the people who need help the most are often less likely to...
Predicting Landslides: After Disaster, Alaska Town Turns To Science
October 03, 2022 04:10 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBOn August 18, 2015, in Sitka, Alaska, a slope above a subdivision of homes under construction gave way. This landslide demolished a building and killed three people. Today on the show, host Emily Kwong recounts the story of the Kramer Avenue landslide and talks about how scientists and residents implemented an early warning system for landslides to prevent a future disaster. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sustainable Seafood? It's A Question Of Data
September 30, 2022 04:15 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThe last several decades have taken a toll on the oceans: Some fish populations are collapsing, plastic is an increasing problem and climate change is leading to coral bleaching — as well as a host of other problems. But marine biologist and World Economic Forum programme lead Alfredo Giron says there's room to hope for the seas. He works to create systems that governments and the fishing industry can use to make sure fishing is legal and sustainable so oceans thrive for years to come. He tal...
Why The Bladder Is Number One!
September 29, 2022 04:10 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWhen's the last time you thought about your bladder? We're going there today! In this Short Wave episode, Emily talks to bladder expert Dr. Indira Mysorekar about one of our stretchiest organs: how it can expand so much, the potential culprit behind recurrent urinary tract infections and the still-somewhat-mysterious link between the aging brain and the aging bladder. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Our third birthday is coming up on October 15th and we ...
Why The Bladder Is Number One!
September 29, 2022 04:10 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWhen's the last time you thought about your bladder? We're going there today! In this Short Wave episode, Emily talks to bladder expert Dr. Indira Mysorekar about one of our stretchiest organs: how it can expand so much, the potential culprit behind recurrent urinary tract infections and the still-somewhat-mysterious link between the aging brain and the aging bladder. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Our third birthday is coming up on October 15th and we ...
Grasslands: The Unsung Carbon Hero
September 28, 2022 04:15 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBWhat's in a grassland? There are all sorts of wildflowers, many insects, animals like prairie dogs, bison and antelope — and beneath the surface, there's a lot of carbon. According to some estimates, up to a third of the carbon stored on land is found in grasslands. But grasslands are disappearing — just like forests. Today, journalist Julia Rosen shares her reporting on the hidden majesty and importance of the grasslands. To learn more, including what colonialism has to do with disappearing...
One Park. 24 Hours.
September 27, 2022 04:10 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIt's easy to take city parks for granted, or to think of them as separate from nature and from the Earth's changing climate. But the place where many of us come face-to-face with climate change is our local park. On today's episode, Ryan Kellman and Rebecca Hersher from NPR's Climate Desk team up with Short Wave producer Margaret Cirino to spend 24 hours in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
One Park. 24 Hours.
September 27, 2022 04:10 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIt's easy to take city parks for granted, or to think of them as separate from nature and from the Earth's changing climate. But the place where many of us come face-to-face with climate change is our local park. On today's episode, Ryan Kellman and Rebecca Hersher from NPR's Climate Desk team up with Short Wave producer Margaret Cirino to spend 24 hours in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park.
Asteroid Deflection Mission, Activate!
September 26, 2022 04:10 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn movies, asteroids careening towards Earth are confronted by determined humans with nuclear weapons to save the world! But a real NASA mission wants to change the course of an asteroid now (one not hurtling towards Earth). The Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, launched in 2021 and on Monday, September 26, 2022, makes contact with the celestial object. In 2021, NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce talked about what it takes to pull off this mission and how it could potenti...
Rise Of The Dinosaurs
September 23, 2022 10:42 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBDinosaurs ruled the earth for many millions of years, but only after a mass extinction took out most of their rivals. Just how that happened remains a mystery — sounds like a case for paleoclimatologist Celina Suarez! Suarez walks us through her scientific detective work, with a little help from her trusty sidekick, scientist-in-residence Regina G. Barber. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Working With Tribes To Co-Steward National Parks
September 22, 2022 04:10 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn the final episode of Short Wave's Summer Road Trip series exploring the science happening in national parks and public lands, Aaron talks to National Park Service Director Charles Sams, who recently issued new policy guidance to strengthen the ways the park service collaborates with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes, the Native Hawaiian Community, and other indigenous peoples. It's part of a push across the federal government to increase the level of tribal co-stewardship over publi...
Water Water Everywhere, But How Much Do You Really Need?
September 21, 2022 04:10 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThe water advice is everywhere - how much to drink (8 cups a day - really?), what to drink, when to drink, and all its benefits. On this episode we produced with our colleagues at Life Kit, hosts Aaron Scott and Emily Kwong take some cherished hydration beliefs and get to the reality behind the science of hydration and the actual best ways to quench our thirst. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Three Sisters And The Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease
September 20, 2022 04:10 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBNearly a decade ago, Karen Douthitt and her sisters June Ward and Susie Gilliam set out to learn why Alzheimer's disease was affecting so many of their family members. Since then, each sister has found out whether she carries a rare gene mutation that makes Alzheimer's inescapable. Jon Hamilton talks to Emily about the sisters and how all three have found ways to help scientists trying to develop treatments for the disease. Thoughts or comments? Get in touch — we're on Twitter @NPRShortWave...
How Muggy Is It? Check The Dew Point!
September 19, 2022 04:15 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBLast week, Lauren Sommer talked with Short Wave about the dangerous combination of heat and humidity in the era of climate change and how the heat index can sometimes miss the mark in warning people how hot it will feel. That reminded us of producer Thomas Lu's conversation about relative humidity with Maddie Sofia. He digs into why some meteorologists say it's important to pay attention to dew point temperature and how moisture in the air and temperature influence the way our body "feels" w...
How Freaked Out Should We Be About Ukraine's Nuclear Plant?
September 16, 2022 04:10 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThe world has been warily watching the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine. The nuclear complex is being held by Russian forces, while the plant itself is being run by an increasingly ragged and exhausted Ukrainian workforce. Shells have fallen on the complex, and external power sources have been repeatedly knocked out, endangering the system that cools the nuclear reactors and raising the specter of a meltdown. NPR's Kat Lonsdorf reports from inside Ukraine. Learn more about sponsor messa...
Heat Can Take A Deadly Toll On Humans
September 15, 2022 04:10 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MBHeat—it's common in summer in much of the world, but it's getting increasingly more lethal as climate change causes more extreme heat. NPR climate correspondent Lauren Sommer talks with Short Wave's Regina G. Barber about how human bodies cope with extended extreme heat and how current information on how hot it feels need updating. Follow Short Wave on Twitter @NPRShortWave. Or email us — we're at [email protected]. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR...
What The Universe Is Doing RIGHT NOW
September 14, 2022 04:10 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBA century ago, astronomers were locked in a debate about the scope of our universe. Were we it? The answer is no. There are other galaxies beyond the Milky Way, and they are speeding away from us. Answering that question left astronomers with an even bigger puzzle. Why is everything sprinting away from us and what does that mean for the center of the universe? Today, Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber brings back astronomer Dr. Vicky Scowcroft for the final episode in our series on cos...
When Should I Get My Omicron Booster Shot?
September 13, 2022 04:10 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBUpdated COVID boosters are now available that target the Omicron subvariant and many Americans 12 and older are eligible for the shot. Host Emily Kwong and health correspondent Allison Aubrey talk about who should get it, when, and whether there's a case to be made for skipping this booster. You can read more about Allison's reporting at "Omicron boosters: Do I need one, and if so, when?" Follow Short Wave on Twitter @NPRShortWave. You can also email us at [email protected]. Learn more a...
When Should I Get My Omicron Booster Shot?
September 13, 2022 04:10 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBUpdated COVID boosters are now available that target the Omicron subvariant and many Americans 12 and older are eligible for the shot. Host Emily Kwong and health correspondent Allison Aubrey talk about who should get it, when, and whether there's a case to be made for skipping this booster. You can read more about Allison's reporting at "Omicron boosters: Do I need one, and if so, when?" Follow Short Wave on Twitter @NPRShortWave. You can also email us at [email protected].
Name That Tune! Why The Brain Remembers Songs
September 12, 2022 04:15 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBWhy do some songs can stick with us for a long time, even when other memories start to fade? Science reporter (and former Short Wave intern) Rasha Aridi explains the neuroscience behind that surprising moment of, "Wow, how do I still remember that song?!" (Encore) Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The Race To Rescue The Guadalupe Fescue
September 09, 2022 04:10 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBBig Bend National Park in Texas is home to the only remaining Guadalupe fescue in the United States. The grass is tucked away in the Chisos Mountains, high above the Chihuahuan Desert. These mountaintops form a string of relatively wet, cool oases called "sky islands" — unique, isolated habitats. But as the planet warms, species that depend on "sky island" habitats tend to get pushed even higher up the mountain — until they eventually run out. Carolyn Whiting, Park Botanist at Big Bend, talks...
Short Wave Goes To The Circus
September 08, 2022 04:10 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBJulia Ruth has a pretty cool job: it takes a lot of strength, a lot of balance, and a surprising amount of physics. As a circus artist, Julia has performed her acrobatic Cyr wheel routine around the world. But before she learned her trade and entered the limelight, she was on a very different career path--she was studying physics. Julia talks with Emily (who also shares a past life in the circus) about her journey from physicist to circus artist, and how she learned her physics-defining ...
'Scallop Discos': How Some Glitzy Lights Could Lead To A Low-Impact Fishery
September 07, 2022 04:10 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBScientists in the UK have discovered that if they take a pot meant for catching crabs and just add some bright lights, scallops flock through the door like it's Studio 54. Scallops are normally fished via trawling or dredging—methods that can cause lasting damage to delicate seafloor ecosystems. So this accidental discovery (the lights were initially added to attract crab) could have a significant impact on scallop fishing. We talk with one of the scientists, Robert Enever of Fishtek Marine, ...
Surf's Always Up — In Waco, Texas
September 06, 2022 04:15 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBSome of the world's best artificial waves are happening hundreds of miles from the ocean—in Waco, Texas. They're so good, they're attracting top professionals, casual riders and a science correspondent named Jon Hamilton. Jon's been following the wave technology for years and says the progress is huge. These days, pro surfers come from all over to try the "Freak Peak" of Waco. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Happy Labor Day!
September 05, 2022 04:15 - 21 seconds - 342 KBWe're taking the day off for the Labor Day holiday! We hope you're also able to get some rest. We'll be back with another episode tomorrow. You can now chat us up on Twitter @NPRShortWave. We'd love to hear from you! You can also reach us by emailing [email protected]. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Worm Blobs From The Bowels Of The Earth
September 02, 2022 04:15 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIn the toxic waters of Sulphur Cave in Steamboat Springs, Colo. lives blood-red worm blobs that have attracted scientific interest from around the world. We don special breathing gear and go into the cave with David Steinmann, the spelunking scientist who first documented the worms, along with a trio of science students from Georgia Tech, to collect worms and marvel at the unique crystals and cave formations (ever heard of snottites??) that earned Sulphur Cave a designation as a National Natu...
The Stars That Settled The Great Debate
September 01, 2022 04:10 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBIt may seem obvious now that other galaxies lie beyond the Milky Way, but less than 100 years ago, some astronomers held a view of our universe that was a little more ... self-centered. In the 1920s, astronomers were locked in the "Great Debate" — whether Earth was center of the universe and if the universe was just the Milky Way. Today, Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber talks to Dr. Vicky Scowcroft about the stars that ended astronomy's Great Debate. Follow Short Wave on Twitter for ...
Quiz Bowl! How Animals Sense The World
August 31, 2022 04:10 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBDo worms feel pain? How do otters experience the world? What are those pink appendages on the face of the star-nosed mole? We answer all these questions and more in this quiz show episode of Short Wave. Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber and producer Margaret Cirino go head-to-head answering questions based on science writer Ed Yong's new book, An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us. Are you reading a new fascinating science-themed book? Let us know whic...
The Man Who Shot The Moon
August 30, 2022 04:10 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBNASA's Artemis Moon mission was supposed to launch Monday. But it was delayed due to a problem one of the rocket engines. When it launches, it will be a giant step towards sending humans back to the moon. We're eager to know: What leaps in scientific knowledge will be gained? It's a question planted in our minds by the scientist Hal Walker, who led an experiment during the first lunar landing half a century ago. The goal: Beam a laser at the moon. This encore episode, Scientist in Residence ...
988: An Alternative To 911 For Mental Health
August 29, 2022 04:10 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBPeople 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 correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee joins Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber to talk about how the hotline works, the U.S. mental health system and what this alternative to 911 means for people in crisis. Further Reading: - The new 988 mental health hotline is live. Here's what to know - Social Media Posts Criticize the 988 Suicide Hotline for Call...
Experience The Quietest Place On Earth
August 26, 2022 04:15 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIn 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 crater say they can hear their own heartbeats. This spot, in Haleakalā National Park, has been nicknamed the "quietest place on Earth." Getting there is no small feat--the ascent involves hiking upward through five different climate zones. But the reward is an experience of natural silence that is increasingly difficult to find. Conservationists,...
Artemis: NASA's New Chapter In Space
August 25, 2022 04:10 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBHumans 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. Today, science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce joins Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber to talk about what NASA hopes to learn from this test flight and why it might be difficult to justify the program's cost. Planning to tune in for Monday's launch? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices...
Searching The Ocean's Depths For Future Medicines
August 24, 2022 11:56 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MBPlunge 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 freezing. That's where underwater chemist Sam Afoullouss sends a deep sea robot to carefully collect samples of marine organisms. The goal? To search for unique chemistry that may one day inspire a medicine. Sam talks giant sponges, dumbo octopuses and bubblegum coral with host Emily Kwong – how to use them as a source for drug discovery while also p...
Sweating Buckets... of SCIENCE!
August 23, 2022 11:41 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBSweating can be unpleasant, but consider the alternatives: You could roll around in mud. You could spend all day panting. You could have someone whip you up a blood popsicle. Sweating turns out to be pretty essential for human existence, AND arguably less gross than the ways other animals keep from overheating. On today's episode, a small army of NPR science reporters joins host Emily Kwong to talk about how humans developed the unique ability to perspire, how sweat works in space and the n...
Sweating Buckets... of SCIENCE!
August 23, 2022 11:41 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBSweating can be unpleasant, but consider the alternatives: You could roll around in mud. You could spend all day panting. You could have someone whip you up a blood popsicle. Sweating turns out to be pretty essential for human existence, AND arguably less gross than the ways other animals keep from overheating. On today's episode, a small army of NPR science reporters joins host Emily Kwong to talk about how humans developed the unique ability to perspire, how sweat works in space and the n...
Micro Wave: How to Build a Sandcastle Dreamhouse!
August 22, 2022 04:10 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBGrab 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, building a sandcastle is an often underappreciated art form. In today's encore episode, Emily Kwong asks, scientifically, what is the best way to make a sandcastle? What's the right mix of water and sand to create grand staircases and towers? Sedimentologist Matthew Bennett shares his research and insights. Learn more about sponsor message choices: p...
Micro Wave: How to Build a Sandcastle Dreamhouse!
August 22, 2022 04:10 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBGrab 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, building a sandcastle is an often underappreciated art form. In today's encore episode, Emily Kwong asks, scientifically, what is the best way to make a sandcastle? What's the right mix of water and sand to create grand staircases and towers? Sedimentologist Matthew Bennett shares his research and insights.
Eavesdropping On A Volcano
August 19, 2022 12:01 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBVolcanoes are "talking" to us all the time. Scientists say the sooner we learn to interpret their normal chatter, the quicker we'll know when something unusual — and potentially dangerous — is happening. But volcanoes often sit on protected land, so that detection work sometimes brings scientists into conflict with conservationists. Today, the tug-of-war over a sleeping giant in the Pacific Northwest. This episode is part of our series about the science happening on public lands, dropping e...
A Rising Demand for Coal Amidst War in Ukraine
August 18, 2022 04:15 - 11 minutes - 11 MBDemand for coal in Europe is rising as Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatens the country's vast natural resource and fossil fuel reserves - and subsequently, the world's energy supply. With trillions of dollars of Ukrainian energy deposits now under Russian control, the effects of the war are being felt far beyond the country's borders. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Ode To The Manta Ray
August 17, 2022 04:10 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBOn 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 Emily wondering — what more is there to these intelligent, entrancing fish? Today, Emily poses all her questions to Rachel Graham, the founder and executive director of MarAlliance, a marine conservation organization working in tropical seas. (encore) Have you been completely captivated by an animal too? Share your story with us at [email protected]...