This week's Short Wave news roundup
NPR's science podcast rounds up new studies about a wandering black hole, humans' ability to detect AI-generated text, and the impact of cougars on vehicle-deer collisions.
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
NPR News: Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment
Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment
Snails are slimy. But there's more to that goo of theirs than meets the eye. It's a fact that may help inspire the creation of new materials.
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Snails are slimy. But there's more to that goo of theirs than meets the eye. It's a fact that may help inspire the creation of new materials.
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NPR News: Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants
Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants
At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park is a place where the animals can graze unimpeded.
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At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park is a place where the animals can graze unimpeded.
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
NPR News: Nicotine pouches can be marketed as 'lower risk' than cigarettes. Is that dangerous?
Nicotine pouches can be marketed as 'lower risk' than cigarettes. Is that dangerous?
The FDA allowed some Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as "lower risk" than cigarettes. Public health experts agree they can help current smokers, but worry young people may become addicted.
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The FDA allowed some Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as "lower risk" than cigarettes. Public health experts agree they can help current smokers, but worry young people may become addicted.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
NPR News: How do newborns react to the smell of their fathers?
How do newborns react to the smell of their fathers?
A new study tests the scent of fathers and newborns recognition of dad's smell
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A new study tests the scent of fathers and newborns recognition of dad's smell
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NPR News: Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold
Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold
Conservatives who have long pushed for Medicaid work requirements often said vulnerable people would get a pass. But the federal government's list of exemptions left off homeless people.
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Conservatives who have long pushed for Medicaid work requirements often said vulnerable people would get a pass. But the federal government's list of exemptions left off homeless people.
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Monday, August 3, 2026
NPR News: Photos: Wildfires in Spokane lead to thousands of evacuations
Photos: Wildfires in Spokane lead to thousands of evacuations
Wildfires in Spokane have destroyed hundreds of homes and led to evacuation orders for 60,000 people.
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Wildfires in Spokane have destroyed hundreds of homes and led to evacuation orders for 60,000 people.
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