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 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.

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  • What Do Stem Cells Mean For The Future Of Parkinson's?

    What Do Stem Cells Mean For The Future Of Parkinson's?
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    Parkinson’s Disease affects around a million people in the United States. And that number is on the rise, in part because our population is getting older.


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  • The Surprisingly Long History Of Nose Jobs

    The Surprisingly Long History Of Nose Jobs
    Sep 15 2025
    Rhinoplasty is one of the most common facial plastic surgeries performed today. And it turns out, the ability to reconstruct a nose with living tissue has been known for a very long time – over 2500 years! But what spurred our ancestors to master this reconstructive technique? Well, there’s quite a range of answers – everything from adultery to duels and syphilis. Short Wave host Regina G. Barber speaks with bioengineer and Princeton University professor Daniel Cohen about the surprisingly long history of rhinoplasty – and how this art was lost and found throughout the ages.

    Want more tales of science throughout time? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.

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