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Brit Hanson
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Producer, Science Desk, NPR
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Biography
I produce Short Wave, NPR's daily science podcast.
Ecology And Environment , Drugs And Medications, Earth Sciences , Aerospace And Defense, Astronomy , Communications Equipment, Biological Sciences, Chemistry
Content
By Brit Hanson Verified, Madeline K. Sofia, Viet Le Verified, Rachel Carlson Verified, Emily Kwong Verified, Rebecca Ramirez Verified| NPR Verified Why seasonal allergies are getting worse and how to manage symptoms : Short Wave Plants are blooming right now – and so are people's allergies. And if it feels like those pesky symptoms are getting worse ... you're probably right. Wednesday, a review published in the journal The Laryngoscope looked at the link between climate change and increasing rates of allergic rhinitis, or hay fever.
By Emily Kwong Verified, Madeline K. Sofia, Brit Hanson Verified, Viet Le Verified| NPR Verified A look at the sea slug utility belt, from solar power to stealing stings Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1198909956/1249847664" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> A. Martin UW Photography/Getty Images A. Martin UW Photography/Getty Images Emily gets super nerdy with former host Maddie Sofia get as they dive into the incredible world of nudibranchs in this encore episode.
By Will Stone Verified, Margaret Cirino, Regina G. Barber, Rebecca Ramirez Verified, Brit Hanson Verified| NPR Verified What we know about long COVID — from brain fog to physical fatigue Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1198909499/1238106222" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Millions of people are affected by long COVID, a disease that encompasses a range of symptoms — everything from brain fog to chronic fatigue — and that manifests differently across patients.
Company Info
NPR
National Public Radio (NPR) is an independent, non-profit membership organization of public radio stations in the United States, established in 1970. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NPR produces and distributes a variety of news, information, talk, entertainment, and cultural programming to over 860 member stations across the country. NPR's flagship programs include "All Things Considered," a weekday evening news show, and "Morning Edition," a morning news program. It also features "Tiny Desk Concerts," showcasing live performances by various musicians. NPR gathers news from 36 bureaus worldwide and collaborates with more than 270 independent public radio stations, reaching a diverse audience of approximately 27.5 million listeners weekly. The organization is funded through grants, corporate sponsorships, and listener donations, supporting its mission to provide quality programming and foster informed public discourse.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
'+1 202-513-2040
Founded: 1970