Emily Kwong
Stories
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The evolutionary history of kissing, moss in space, and the origins of the moon
Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave podcast talk about the evolutionary history of kissing, how moss spores fare in space, and new clues about the collision that created the moon.
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This week in science: A Saturn moon's ocean, chameleon eyes and energy used for AI
Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave discuss new findings about the ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus, the secrets behind chameleons' eye movements and the energy use behind AI computing.
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This week's Short Wave news roundup
Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of Short Wave talk about spider web architecture, storytelling and memory, and why more TV pixels may not translate to a better viewing experience.
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This week in science: Recycling innovation, scrolling dangers and the inside of Mars
NPR's Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of Short Wave talk about an innovation in plastic recycling, the link between smartphones and hemorrhoids and what Mars' structure and ice cream have in common.
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The U.S. wants to mine the deep sea for rare minerals. Science shows what's at stake
Some countries, including the U.S., want to mine the seafloor for rare earth elements used in smartphones and electric cars. But other nations are concerned about the environmental impact.
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Understanding the Impact of Deep Sea Mining
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81 years later, the Battle of Guam still resonates there
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In 'Blessings and Disasters,' Alexis Okeowo honors their home state of Alabama
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Israel's war expansion draws fire from all sides
Israel says it will take control of Gaza City, where hundreds of thousands of people are sheltering
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Two years after wildfires, how is Lahaina rebuilding?