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Short Wave
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- Episodes
- 1,975 episodes
- Last episode
- October 23, 2026
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5
- Charts
- Apple No. 10 · Pocket Casts No. 9 · Audible No. 49
- On Audible since
- July 26, 2023
No. 14 on Across the charts in Science & Engineering, and on 1 other chart here.
What it is
New 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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Short Wave.
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On the charts
Charting now — best position 5 on Still running in Science & Engineering, reached September 23, 2026. Seen on 6 charts over 42 days of readings, the first on September 5, 2026.
| Chart | Best | Days | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Still running in Science & Engineering | 5 | 11 days | October 24, 2026 |
| Apple Podcasts · Science | 7 | 42 days | October 24, 2026 |
| Pocket Casts · Science | 7 | 42 days | October 24, 2026 |
| Across the charts in Science & Engineering | 8 | 42 days | October 24, 2026 |
| Most listened to in Science & Engineering | 36 | 15 days | October 24, 2026 |
| Pocket Casts top 100 | 79 | 41 days | October 24, 2026 |
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