Emily Kwong is the Production Assistant for the Education/Youth Reporting Unit. She was the 2013 recipient of the "Best New Artist" award at the Third Coast International Audio Festival. After graduating from Columbia University (’12), Emily attended the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.
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How much water do you actually need? Here's the science
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Many feel tethered to a water bottle, having heard that hydration is key to being healthy. Here's what the science says about how much water to drink and when.
The minds of octopuses may offer a glimpse at alien intelligence, researchers say
Tuesday, July 05, 2022
The mind of the octopus is so different than human intelligence, some people are studying it to see what alien intelligence might look like.
A landmark study tracks the lasting effect of having an abortion — or being denied one
Sunday, May 15, 2022
The Turnaway Study followed nearly 1,000 women who sought abortions, interviewing them regularly for years to understand the impact on their mental and financial wellbeing.
Why it took nearly 100 years for umami to be globally accepted as a distinct flavor
Monday, May 02, 2022
A Japanese chemist identified umami in the early 1900s, but it took a century for his work to be translated into English. NPR's Short Wave podcast looked into why it took so long to be recognized.
Encore: A daughter's journey to reclaim her heritage language
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Nearly 1 billion people speak Mandarin Chinese. NPR Short Wave host Emily Kwong is not among them. As a third-generation Chinese-American, her "heritage language" was lost through the generations.
A Daughter's Journey To Reclaim Her Heritage Language
Tuesday, June 01, 2021
Assimilation has a cost. As a third generation Chinese American, NPR Short Wave's Emily Kwong is rediscovering the language her father once knew, and what that means for where she comes from.
VIDEO: Virus Hunters Seek To Solve The Mystery Of Coronavirus Origins
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Evidence points to wildlife as the starting point. But it could take years to pinpoint the source.
What The 1918 Flu Can Teach Us About Handling Today's Pandemic
Friday, May 15, 2020
Public health has come a long way since the deadly flu, but we find ourselves in an oddly similar moment, using many of the same measures employed in 1918, a medical historian says.
Virus Researchers Cast Doubt On Theory Of Coronavirus Lab Accident
Thursday, April 23, 2020
The Trump administration is investigating the theory that the virus leaked from a lab. Scientists who work with viruses say that's virtually impossible and point to transmission from an animal.
Not So Angry Birds: The Ornithology-Inspired Board Game 'Wingspan'
Thursday, April 09, 2020
Imagine a board game inspired by the natural lives of birds. That's the premise of Wingspan, an award-winning game designed by Elizabeth Hargrave. It's been lauded for its scientific accuracy.
Is Loss Of Smell And Taste A Symptom Of COVID-19? Doctors Want To Find Out
Thursday, March 26, 2020
They have seen patients who presented with these symptoms — then tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Now they're gathering data to see if they can prove that there is indeed a connection.
The WHO Knows Insulin Is Too Expensive. How It Plans To Drive Down The Price
Monday, February 17, 2020
Globally, half of the estimated 100 million people who are in need of insulin do not have reliable access. The World Health Organization hopes a "prequalification" program will help.
Mary Higgins Clark, 'Queen Of Suspense,' Dies At 92
Saturday, February 01, 2020
Beloved suspense writer Mary Higgins Clark died Friday at age 92. Under her longtime publisher Simon & Schuster, Higgins Clark authored more than 50 bestselling novels.
LeBron James: 'Mamba Out,' But 'Not Forgotten'
Saturday, February 01, 2020
The Los Angeles Lakers gave an emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant Friday. It was ahead of the first Lakers game since the death of the basketball legend, who played for the Lakers for 20 seasons.
Australia Deploys Military Reservists To Combat Wildfire, As Thousands Evacuate
Sunday, January 05, 2020
Australia's volatile fire season saw "one of the worst days on record" this weekend, as record-breaking temperatures and low humidity exacerbated conditions.
Iran Abandons Nuclear Deal Limitations In Wake Of Soleimani Killing
Sunday, January 05, 2020
The announcement came in response to the U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. Tehran says it will continue to cooperate with international atomic monitors.
Cookies In Space, For Science
Sunday, December 08, 2019
A delicious experiment is set to take place in space. Astronauts will bake cookies on the International Space Station as part of a long line of food innovations fueling space travel.
Some People Get 'Brain Tingles' From These Slime Videos. What's Behind The Feeling?
Thursday, October 17, 2019
The science is nascent and a little squishy, but researchers are trying to better understand ASMR — a feeling triggered in the brains of some people by certain soft sounds and gentle gestures.
Losing The Eternal Blue Sky In Mongolia
Monday, August 05, 2019
Its environment and population are enduring major shifts as the country goes big on mining and as effects of climate change set in. See Mongolia's changes close up in this immersive photo essay.
Mongolia's Long Road To Mining Wealth
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Mongolia is undergoing a dramatic transformation from a pastoral society to one whose economy is based on mining, especially copper and coal. With the change has come opportunity — and loss.
