This week in science: PTSD prediction, phishing while tired, an exoplanet

NPR | By Emily Kwong,

Regina G. Barber

Published November 12, 2026 at 5:24 PM EST

The regular news roundup with NPR's science podcast Short Wave covers a possible use for AI in emergency rooms, a distant planet and the link between cybersecurity and Daylight Saving Time.

Emily Kwong

Emily Kwong (she/her) is the founding reporter and now co-host for Short Wave. Emily is also the host and co-creator of Inheriting.

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Regina G. Barber

Regina G. Barber is a co-host of Short Wave.

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