Yesterday

Why scientists launched two little robots to the moon

Two tiny transforming robots landed on the moon! These baseball-sized bots accompanied Japan's first successful lunar lander. They rolled out of SLIM as balls and transformed into a rover. The bots cracked down the middle to reveal a little camera in the center. The halves then a ... Show More

10m 51s

Jun 17

Is sewage the future of green aviation?

The war in Iran has disrupted the global fuel supply. That has sent airline prices soaring and cancelled scores of flights. This got Short Wave host Emily Kwong wondering: Could another fuel source help take us to the skies? Today on the show, we explore the chemistry and cost of ... Show More

12m 37s

Jun 16

Could air pollution make your memory worse?

Summer is here, your windows are open and the smell of…car exhaust and the latest wildfire are wafting in. This air pollution is harmful to almost every organ, including the brain. Today on Short Wave, we talk about one way air pollution may cloud your memory.Interested in more e ... Show More

10m 21s

Oct 2021

Drink Water

Did you know that even mild dehydration can have damaging effects to your cognition, mood, and physical and mental performance? But drinking litres of plain water every day isn’t necessarily the solution. In this episode, Michael debunks the many myths about how much water we sho ... Show More

14m 38s

Jun 2022

No, Everyone Does Not Need 8-10 Cups of Water Per Day (Here’s Why...)

You've probably heard somewhere that you should have 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. Well, as it turns out, there’s no scientific research to back up this number. In today’s podcast episode, learn how to figure out how much water you should be getting and other ways to stay hyd ... Show More

22m 47s

Feb 2024

Is it dangerous to drink too much water?

All our organs contain water, even our bones. In total, more than half of our body is made up of it, or 45 litres for a person weighing 65 kg. The water we drink is needed to eliminate waste: 3 litres disappear every day via urine, perspiration and breathing. It also helps maint ... Show More

4m 9s

May 2022

THREE TIPS: for drinking more water

"Drink 2 litres of water every day" - every health expert ever. We all know how important it is to drink water. But knowing it's important doesn't necessarily make it any easier, especially when the weather gets colder or you just don't like the taste. In this Better For It advic ... Show More

3m 58s

May 2021

How much water do you actually need a day?

Glowing skin, increased energy, higher mental function and weight loss: These are just a few of the benefits we have been promised for the low cost of 8 glasses of water a day. But can this magical elixir really do all that it claims? Dr. Jen Gunter takes us behind the fascinatin ... Show More

33m 28s

Oct 2023

How to use less water?

Water footprint matters because scientists have calculated that the climate crisis makes drought 20 times more likely, while the UN predicts that demand for fresh water will exceed supply by 40% by 2030. You might think that you only use water when you drink, cook, wash, or flus ... Show More

4m 12s

Feb 2022

Why to drink water everyday & how much quantity should we drink everyday?(Part-3)

9m 27s

Mar 2023

How to Optimize Your Water Quality & Intake for Health

In this episode, I discuss our body’s most vital and essential nutrient—water. I explain the structure of water and how it is used by the cells and tissues of our body, how much water we each need to drink and when in order to optimize our mental focus and physical performance; a ... Show More

2h 17m

Dec 2023

Intermittent Water Drinking: DON'T Drink Until Thirsty

Is it healthy to drink water all day long? Let’s talk about it. Yes, we need water—I’m not against drinking water. But I think we need to rethink the concept of sipping on something constantly. An interesting research paper suggests that ... Show More

7m 58s

Water Water Everywhere, But How Much Do ...