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Sperm Can't Really Swim And Other Surprising Pregnancy Facts

Sperm Can't Really Swim And Other Surprising Pregnancy Facts

FromShort Wave


Sperm Can't Really Swim And Other Surprising Pregnancy Facts

FromShort Wave

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Aug 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

There's the birds and the bees. And then there's what happens after. The process that leads to the beginning of pregnancy has a lot more twists and turns than a happenstance meeting. Today on Short Wave, NPR health reporter Selena Simmons-Duffin talks about the science of the very first week of pregnancy.Read Selena's full explainer by clicking this link. Or download and print it here. Have an incredible science story to share? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Aug 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.