Short Wave
The terrifying physics of prehistoric sea monsters
October 16, 2026·9 min·4-min readnarrativescience
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This episode of Shortwave from NPR explores three distinct scientific stories: the predatory behavior of prehistoric mosasaurs, the ecological legacy of elephant carcasses on the savannah, and new research into how long COVID may be linked to disruptions in the respiratory microbiome. E
This episode of Shortwave from NPR explores three distinct scientific stories: the predatory behavior of prehistoric mosasaurs, the ecological legacy of elephant carcasses on the savannah, and new research into how long COVID may be linked to disruptions in the respiratory microbiome. E
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Scott Detrow
narrative on Short Wave
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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
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Kirsten FormosoAsia CarterCourtney ReedAndrew DaviesJames Chalmers
Research & Papers
Current BiologyProceedings of the National Academy of SciencesEuropean Respiratory Journal
Topics
Climate ChangeEcologyLong Form JournalismMental HealthNeuroscienceScientific Method
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