This week in science: sea monsters, long COVID patients' microbiome, elephant carcasses
NPR's science podcast 'Short Wave' explores the hunting habits of ancient sea monsters, the microbiome of long COVID patients, and the ecological role of elephant carcasses.
First tracked October 21, 2026 at 6:36 AM CDT · Latest material update October 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM CDT
A new science podcast connects the deep mystery of sea monsters, the intimate world of the long COVID microbiome, and the ecological role of elephant carcasses in sustaining the savannah, inviting readers to explore the astonishing interconnectedness of life on Earth.
