Regina Barber

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

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Episode Appearances

Short Wave · Feb 10, 2026

The physics of the Winter Olympics

“Host of Shortwave podcast who interviews Amy Pope about Winter Olympics physics”

Aerodynamic lift in ski jumpingFriction coefficients and directional resistance in ski mountaineeringConservation of energy in bobsleigh racing

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Short Wave · Jan 28, 2026

How scientists predict big winter storms

“Host of Shortwave podcast conducting interview on winter storm prediction and weather science”

Computer weather modeling and predictionWinter storm forecasting and early warning systemsEarth observation satellites and data collection

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Short Wave · Jan 20, 2026

Is ‘The Pitt’ accurate? Medical experts weigh in

“Host of Shortwave podcast conducting the episode discussion and analysis”

Medical Drama Accuracy and Clinical RealismHealthcare Worker Violence and SafetyAI Integration in Clinical Documentation

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Short Wave · Jan 16, 2026

10 breakthrough technologies to expect in 2026

“Host of Short Wave podcast; conducted interview and guided discussion through the 10 breakthrough technologies.”

Sodium-ion battery technology and EV supply chainPrivate space stations and commercial space infrastructurePersonalized gene editing and CRISPR base editing

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Short Wave · Jan 6, 2026

Behold a T-Rex holotype, paleontology's "gold standard"

“Host of Shortwave podcast; conducted museum tour and interviews about paleontology research and museum operations”

Paleontology research methods and specimen classificationMuseum collection management and curationFossil preservation and conservation techniques

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Short Wave · Jan 5, 2026

Did Earth’s Water Come From Space?

“Host of Shortwave podcast who interviews Michael Wong about the origins of Earth's water and planetary formation science.”

Water origin on EarthProtoplanetary disc formationSnow line in solar system

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Short Wave · Jan 2, 2026

The trouble of zero

“Host of the episode who conducted interviews and guided the discussion on zero”

Neuroscience of numerical cognitionNumber neurons and brain specializationAbstract mathematical thinking in the brain

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Short Wave · Dec 24, 2025

Drinking Turns Some Red With Asian Glow—And May Fight Tuberculosis

“Hosted the episode and conducted interview with Katie Wu about Asian flush genetics and evolution”

Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) Gene MutationAsian Flush/Asian Glow Genetic ConditionAlcohol Metabolism and Toxin Buildup

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Short Wave · Dec 22, 2025

No, Raccoons Aren’t Pet-Ready (Yet)

“Host conducting interview with Rafaela Lesch about raccoon domestication research findings”

Domestication SyndromeUrban Wildlife AdaptationRaccoon Behavior and Evolution

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