A curated collection of general science podcasts. Also see the Physics, Math, and Astronomy Podcast Collection and the SciPhi-Adjacent Podcast Collection.
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Updated: 2025-Dec-31 18:10 UTC. Podcasts listed: 81. Ordered by date of most recent episode (newest to oldest). AI-generated content is based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions.
Collection summary covering past 30 days of combined episodes (AI-generated):
These podcasts offer a wide-ranging exploration of scientific topics, both contemporary and historical. They delve into the intricacies of cutting-edge science and technology, including developments in artificial intelligence, quantum mechanics, cosmology, and genetics. Discussion often centers around the implications of scientific discoveries on everyday life, such as the impact of AI on education, the environmental footprint of data centers, and medical advancements in treating diseases like small cell lung cancer and postpartum depression.
Listeners can explore the intersection of science with culture and society, focusing on issues such as climate change, population dynamics, and ethics in science and technology. Several episodes delve into personal narratives, exploring how scientific careers and ideas are shaped by societal and personal experiences. These stories provide a human context to scientific inquiry, often highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by researchers.
The podcasts also feature philosophical discussions on the nature of the universe, exploring concepts like the origins of life, the theory of evolution, and the philosophical implications of scientific theories. Episodes frequently tackle mysterious or unexplainable phenomena, such as the nature of consciousness, the enigma of dark matter, and the debate over extraterrestrial life.
Overall, these podcasts encompass a broad spectrum of scientific inquiry, merging storytelling with educational content to engage listeners with both fundamental and emerging scientific issues. They aim to make complex scientific ideas accessible and explore how these ideas interact with broader human concerns, encouraging curiosity and deeper understanding of the world.
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Curious CasesProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 164 episodes 2016 to 2025 Median: 29 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science exploration • Listener-contributed questions • Experts' insights • Curiosities of nature • Technological mysteries • Historical inquiries • Phenomena unravelled • Scientific theories • Human biology insights • Future predictions Description (podcaster-provided): Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science! Latest episode (2025-Dec-31 13:53 UTC): Mining for Gold (GOLD!) |
Science FridayProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1208 episodes 2018 to 2025 Median: 35 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and technology insights • Environmental and health challenges • Cutting-edge research and discoveries • Social and psychological dynamics • Conservation and sustainability efforts Description (podcaster-provided): Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff. Latest episode (2025-Dec-31 11:00 UTC): A Look Back At 2025 In Science, From Federal Cuts To Space Junk |
Stuff To Blow Your MindProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 2981 episodes 2010 to 2025 Median: 48 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Neurological and cosmic mysteries • Transhumanism • Sacred trees and daggers • Classic and cult films • Mythical creatures and folklore • Horror and sci-fi tales • Quantum computing discussions Description (podcaster-provided): Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick as they examine neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels and our transhuman future. Latest episode (2025-Dec-31 11:00 UTC): The Monstrefact: The Silvesterkläuse |
Science QuicklyProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1870 episodes 2014 to 2025 Median: 3 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientific discoveries • Technology insights • Environmental issues • Health and medicine • Space exploration • Social and cultural phenomena • Climate science and policy • Psychology and neuroscience • Conservation efforts Description (podcaster-provided): Host Rachel Feltman, alongside leading science and tech journalists, dives into the rich world of scientific discovery in this bite-size science variety show. Latest episode (2025-Dec-31 10:50 UTC): ENCORE: Understanding the Science of ‘Squirting’ |
New Books in ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 864 episodes 2008 to 2025 Median: 58 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science discussions • Recent research • Books on science topics • Cosmology and physics • Earth and space exploration • Biology and evolution • Historical perspectives • Technology and artificial intelligence Description (podcaster-provided): This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Latest episode (2025-Dec-31 09:00 UTC): James Welsh et al., "Weathering Space" (American Scientist 114:1 2026) |
Short WaveProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1410 episodes 2019 to 2025 Median: 12 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science behind headlines • Human biology • Neuroscience • Environmental science • Technology impact • Evolution • Health insights • Psychology • Astronomy • Genetics • Weather phenomena Description (podcaster-provided): New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength. Latest episode (2025-Dec-31 08:00 UTC): Science In 2025 Took A Hit. What Does It Mean? |
Ologies with Alie WardProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 488 episodes 2017 to 2025 Median: 71 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and humor • Expert interviews • Diverse -ology topics • In-depth exploration • Unusual subjects • Curious questions • Hidden stories • Quirky obsessions • Education and entertainment Description (podcaster-provided): Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life. Latest episode (2025-Dec-31 08:00 UTC): Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 2 Encore with How to ADHD, Black Girl Lost Keys, Jahla Osborne + more |
A Moment of ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1521 episodes 2013 to 2025 Median: 2 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientific mysteries • Health and psychology • Biology and evolution • Nature and animals • Technology and society • Food and nutrition Description (podcaster-provided): A Moment of Science is a daily audio podcast, public radio program and video series providing the scientific story behind some of life's most perplexing mysteries. Latest episode (2025-Dec-31 05:00 UTC): Chimps Drink Alcohol, Too |
Into the Impossible With Brian KeatingProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 578 episodes 2018 to 2025 Median: 63 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and cosmology discussions • Quantum mechanics and AI • Interviews with physicists and thought leaders • Exploration of universe theories • Discussions on dark energy and multiverse theories • Technological advancements and implications Description (podcaster-provided): Think like a physicist. Wonder like a human. Into the Impossible is where Cosmic Conversations happen — uniting Nobel Prize winners, iconoclasts, authors, and technologists to explore reality’s deepest questions. From AI to aliens, from biophysics to the brain, from the cosmos to the multiverse, Brian Keating, Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego covers it all. Latest episode (2025-Dec-30 23:52 UTC): Can AI help us solve the hardest problems in Mathematics? (ft. Terry Tao) |
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary UniverseProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 770 episodes 2018 to 2025 Median: 48 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science exploration • Physics discussions • Astronomy and cosmology • Biological topics • Guest expert insights • Listener questions • Scientific theories and discoveries Description (podcaster-provided): Scientists Daniel and Kelly cannot stop talking about our amazing, wonderful, weird Universe! Each episode is a fun, easy-to-understand, and in-depth explanation of topics in science, from particles to black holes to moon colonies to ecosystems to parasites and everything else in the Universe! Latest episode (2025-Dec-30 10:05 UTC): Perimenopause |
The Quanta PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 310 episodes 2015 to 2025 Median: 19 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): Fundamental science and mathematics topics • Interviews with Quanta Magazine staff • Game theory, algorithms, quantum computing • Astrophysics, biology, climate modeling • Cognitive science, AI, cryptography Description (podcaster-provided): Exploring the distant universe, the insides of cells, the abstractions of math, the complexity of information itself, and much more, The Quanta Podcast is a tour of the frontier between the known and the unknown. In each episode, Quanta Magazine Editor-in-Chief Samir Patel speaks with the minds behind the award-winning publication to navigate through some of the most important and mind-expanding questions in science and math. Quanta specifically covers fundamental research — driven by curiosity, discovery and the overwhelming desire to know why and how. Join us every Tuesday for a stimulating conversation about the biggest ideas and the tiniest details. Latest episode (2025-Dec-30 10:00 UTC): ICYMI: Birds' Migratory Mitochondria |
Brains On! Science podcast for kidsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 388 episodes 2013 to 2025 Median: 29 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science questions for kids and adults • Fascinating topics • Mystery sounds • Expert guests • Fun facts • Interactive game segments Description (podcaster-provided): Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from Brains On Universe. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts. Latest episode (2025-Dec-30 08:30 UTC): Brains On presents - Rocket women: How a secret program paved the way for female astronauts |
Science WeeklyProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 299 episodes 2023 to 2025 Median: 17 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science news • Environment updates • Climate change • Medical breakthroughs • Technology advances • Health discussions • Space exploration • Social psychology • Political issues • Genetic research Description (podcaster-provided): Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news Latest episode (2025-Dec-30 05:00 UTC): Revisited: do medicinal mushroom products actually work? |
The Science ShowProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 249 episodes 2022 to 2025 Median: 54 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science research and debate • Climate change • Space exploration • Health and medicine • Technology and innovation • Wildlife and nature • History and archaeology Description (podcaster-provided): The Science Show gives Australians unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate, from the physics of cricket to prime ministerial biorhythms. Latest episode (2025-Dec-30 01:30 UTC): Lab Notes: Why do whales strand en masse? |
The Rest Is ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 13 episodes 2025 Median: 37 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientific exploration • Logic puzzles • Mathematics insights • Music analysis • Emotional crying • Alien communication • Gravity mysteries • Water phenomena Description (podcaster-provided): Join mathematician Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (Vsauce) as they dig into the weird scientific questions that often go unexplored. Latest episode (2025-Dec-30 00:05 UTC): What Day Is It, Really? |
The Stephen Wolfram PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 516 episodes 2017 to 2025 Median: 79 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Computational thinking • History and future of science and technology • AI and innovation • Science storytelling • Business insights • Viewer Q&A sessions • Unscripted livestreams Description (podcaster-provided): Stephen Wolfram is the creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha and Wolfram Language; the author of A New Kind of Science; and the founder and CEO of Wolfram Research. Over the course of nearly four decades, he has been a pioneer in the development and application of computational thinking—and has been responsible for many discoveries, inventions and innovations in science, technology and business. Latest episode (2025-Dec-29 21:30 UTC): Science & Technology Q&A for Kids (and others) [December 19, 2025] |
DiscoveryProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 822 episodes 2010 to 2025 Median: 26 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and exploration • Innovations and discoveries • Health and medicine • Animals and ecosystems • Diverse scientific careers • Technological advancements • Social and environmental impact Description (podcaster-provided): Explorations in the world of science. Latest episode (2025-Dec-29 21:00 UTC): The Life Scientific: George Church |
Science with SabineProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 145 episodes 2023 to 2025 Median: 22 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science news and updates • AI developments • Quantum computing breakthroughs • Dark matter and cosmology • Physics anomalies • Climate science discussions • Energy innovations • Space exploration Description (podcaster-provided): Science news and updates from Sabine Hossenfelder. As simple as possible, but not any simpler. Latest episode (2025-Dec-29 17:01 UTC): Weekly Digest: Are We Using the Wrong Kind Of Electricity? and more |
PNAS Science SessionsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 411 episodes 2019 to 2025 Median: 6 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientific discoveries • Environmental impact • Evolutionary studies • Health and medicine • Climate change • Social science insights • Technology and innovation • Animal behavior • History and anthropology Description (podcaster-provided): Welcome to Science Sessions, the PNAS podcast program. Listen to brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in PNAS, plus a broad range of scientific news about discoveries that affect the world around us. Latest episode (2025-Dec-29 14:00 UTC): China, ascendent |
Nature PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 852 episodes 2014 to 2025 Median: 25 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Latest scientific research • Gene editing • AI and robotics • Environmental challenges • Ancient civilizations • Neuroscience and health innovations • Planetary science • Evolution and genetics Description (podcaster-provided): The Nature Podcast brings you the best stories from the world of science each week. We cover everything from astronomy to zoology, highlighting the most exciting research from each issue of the Nature journal. We meet the scientists behind the results and provide in-depth analysis from Nature's journalists and editors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Latest episode (2025-Dec-29 14:00 UTC): Audio long read: Will blockbuster obesity drugs revolutionize addiction treatment? |
People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science CareersProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 300 episodes 2020 to 2025 Median: 42 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Interviews with scientists • Research discoveries • Scientific careers • Expert advice • Life and work balance • Science behind everyday phenomena • Diverse scientific disciplines • Personal stories of scientists Description (podcaster-provided): Are you searching for great stories to ignite your curiosity, teach you to perform better in life and career, inspire your mind, and make you laugh along the way? In this science podcast, Dr. Marie McNeely introduces you to the brilliant researchers behind the latest scientific discoveries. Join us as they share their greatest failures, most staggering successes, candid career advice, and what drives them forward in life and science. Latest episode (2025-Dec-29 08:00 UTC): 845: Decoding the Role of Biophysical Signals in Health and Disease - Dr. Nirosha Murugan |
Big Picture ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 656 episodes 2006 to 2025 Median: 54 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and technology insights • Skepticism and pseudoscience • Environmental issues • Space exploration • Medical advancements • Wildlife and ecosystems • Historical sciences • Cultural phenomena • Philosophical discussions Description (podcaster-provided): The surprising connections in science and technology that give you the Big Picture. Astronomer Seth Shostak and science journalist Molly Bentley are joined each week by leading researchers, techies, and journalists to provide a smart and humorous take on science. Our regular "Skeptic Check" episodes cast a critical eye on pseudoscience. Latest episode (2025-Dec-29 05:05 UTC): Beyond the Periodic Table |
Probably ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 602 episodes 2012 to 2025 Median: 73 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Comedians discussing science and STEM topics • Interviews with special guests • Humor infused with scientific concepts • Discussions on astronomy, biology, and technology • Insights into unique cultural and social phenomena Description (podcaster-provided): Professional comedians with so-so STEM pedigrees take you through this week in science. Incompetently. Featuring hosts Matt Kirshen, Andy Wood (and sometimes Jesse Case or Brooks Wheelan) along with a rotating cast of special guests from the worlds of comedy and science. Latest episode (2025-Dec-28 18:43 UTC): Episode 589 - Chris Duffy |
Blue DotProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 20 episodes 2025 Median: 51 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science interviews • Climate change • Space exploration • Astronomy • Technology • California's natural history • Environmental conservation • Scientific innovation • Philosophy and physics • Agriculture and ecology • Geology and seismology Description (podcaster-provided): Blue Dot, named after Carl Sagan's famous speech about our place in the universe, features interviews with guests from all over the regional, national and worldwide scientific communities. Host Dave Schlom leads discussions about the issues science is helping us address with experts who shed light on climate change, space exploration, astronomy, technology and much more. Dave asks us to remember: from deep space, we all live on a pale, blue dot. Latest episode (2025-Dec-27 18:27 UTC): Best of Blue Dot: SETI Institute: it's role in the Disney/Pixar animated film Elio and The Fermi Paradox |
The Skeptics' Guide to the UniverseProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1069 episodes 2005 to 2025 Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science news • Critical thinking • Pseudoscience • Technology advancements • Space exploration • AI and machine learning • Health and medicine • Conspiracy theories • Ethical questions • Listener questions Description (podcaster-provided): The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is a weekly science podcast discussing the latest science news, critical thinking, bad science, conspiracies and controversies. -The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe: Your escape to reality - Produced by SGU Productions, LLC: https://www.theskepticsguide.org Latest episode (2025-Dec-27 14:00 UTC): The Skeptics Guide #1068 - Dec 27 2025 |
CrowdScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 473 episodes 2016 to 2025 Median: 30 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science exploration • Listener questions • Life, Earth, universe • Research highlights • Interviews with experts • Complex topics • Curiosity-driven inquiries Description (podcaster-provided): We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge. Latest episode (2025-Dec-26 20:57 UTC): The CrowdScience quiz of the year |
RadiolabProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 632 episodes 2006 to 2025 Median: 39 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): investigative journalism • science • history • social issues • technology • music • culture • nature • deep sea exploration • legal cases • personal stories • human body • free speech Description (podcaster-provided): Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser. Latest episode (2025-Dec-26 15:00 UTC): Fertility Cliff |
Unexpected ElementsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 306 episodes 2019 to 2025 Median: 53 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science storytelling • Microbiology • Archaeology • Climate change • Biometric data • Maths and beauty • Music and sound • Natural disasters • Animal behavior • Puzzles and mysteries Description (podcaster-provided): The news you know, the science you don’t. Unexpected Elements looks beyond everyday narratives to discover a goldmine of scientific stories and connections from around the globe. From Afronauts, to why we argue, to a deep dive on animal lifespans: see the world in a new way. Latest episode (2025-Dec-26 10:00 UTC): The gift of science |
The Story ColliderProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 697 episodes 2012 to 2025 Median: 27 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science storytelling • Personal experiences • Humor and emotion • Challenges and resilience • Identity and relationships • Technology and society • Health and wellness • Environmental issues Description (podcaster-provided): Whether we wear a lab coat or haven't seen a test tube since grade school, science is shaping all of our lives. And that means we all have science stories to tell. Every year, we host dozens of live shows all over the country, featuring all kinds of storytellers - researchers, doctors, and engineers of course, but also patients, poets, comedians, cops, and more. Some of our stories are heartbreaking, others are hilarious, but they're all true and all very personal. Welcome to The Story Collider! Latest episode (2025-Dec-26 05:00 UTC): Best of Story Collider: A Whole New World |
Tumble Science Podcast for KidsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 278 episodes 2015 to 2025 Median: 18 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science discovery for kids and families • Zoology and animals • Space and astronomy • Natural phenomena • Environmental science • History of science • Engaging storytelling • Listener questions Description (podcaster-provided): A Common Sense Selection! Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family. Hosted & produced by Lindsay Patterson (science journalist) & Marshall Escamilla (teacher). Visit www.tumblepodcast.com for educational content. Latest episode (2025-Dec-26 05:00 UTC): The Science of Whiskers |
The world, the universe and usProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 405 episodes 2020 to 2025 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and wonder • Intelligent life • Climate change • Dark matter • Health breakthroughs • Evolution • Space exploration • AI advancements • Neuroscience • Environmental issues • Anthropology Description (podcaster-provided): From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity with the podcast that will restore your sense of optimism and nourish your brain. Latest episode (2025-Dec-26 01:00 UTC): Best science TV, film and books of 2025 | The New Scientist culture review |
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The world, the universe and us Profile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 405 episodes 2020 to 2025 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and wonder • Intelligent life • Climate change • Dark matter • Health breakthroughs • Evolution • Space exploration • AI advancements • Neuroscience • Environmental issues • Anthropology Description (podcaster-provided): From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity with the podcast that will restore your sense of optimism and nourish your brain. Latest episode (2025-Dec-26 01:00 UTC): Best science TV, film and books of 2025 | The New Scientist culture review |
Quirks and QuarksProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 17 episodes 2025 Median: 54 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science discoveries • environmental impact • cosmology and physics • wildlife and biodiversity • health advancements • innovative technology • historical insights • Canadian scientific initiatives • extraterrestrial exploration Description (podcaster-provided): CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks covers the quirks of the expanding universe to the quarks within a single atom... and everything in between. Latest episode (2025-Dec-25 21:10 UTC): A 25-year-old time capsule with science predictions for 2025 |
Well... That’s InterestingProfile • RSS • Apple Podcasts 381 episodes 2020 to 2025 Median: 31 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and discovery • Unusual phenomena • History and ancient artifacts • Wildlife and nature • Medical curiosities • Space and celestial objects • Environmental issues • Humor and storytelling Description (podcaster-provided): Welcome to Well… That’s Interesting, a comedy sciencey podcast for weird people who like learning about weird sh*t, like can hair grow between your teeth or could we ever lose our moon? (Sadly, yes to both.) Latest episode (2025-Dec-25 05:00 UTC): Vultures Just Keep Giving: Here’s How They Can Help Solve Crime |
The Infinite Monkey CageProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 239 episodes 2009 to 2025 Median: 42 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science exploration • Humor • Expert panels • Curiosity-driven discussions • Diverse scientific topics • Guest comedians and scientists Description (podcaster-provided): Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts and celebrity science enthusiasts they investigate life, the universe and everything in between on The Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC. Latest episode (2025-Dec-24 07:00 UTC): The North Pole Unwrapped - Russell Kane, Felicity Aston and Lloyd Peck |
IFLScience - The Big QuestionsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 53 episodes 2021 to 2025 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientific exploration • Environmental issues • Human evolution • Space and astronomy • Technology advancements • Climate change effects • Mysteries of the universe • Life sciences • Paranormal phenomena Description (podcaster-provided): From saving the planet to understanding ourselves, this podcast sees experts discuss the major topics of our times. Hosted by IFLScience’s Dr Alfredo Carpineti, Rachael Funnell, Dr Russell Moul, Laura Simmons, and Eleanor Higgs. Latest episode (2025-Dec-23 10:07 UTC): Can Magic Be Used As A Tool In Science? |
The Origins Podcast with Lawrence KraussProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 144 episodes 2019 to 2025 Median: 100 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): Science discussions • Cultural and political debates • Intellectual exploration • Varied guest experts • Interviews on topical issues • Conversations on science applications Description (podcaster-provided): The Origins Podcast features in-depth conversations with some of the most interesting people in the world about the issues that impact all of us in the 21st century. Host, theoretical physicist, lecturer, and author, Lawrence M. Krauss, will be joined by guests from a wide range of fields, including science, the arts, and journalism. The topics discussed on The Origins Podcast reflect the full range of the human experience - exploring science and culture in a way that seeks to entertain, educate, and inspire. lawrencekrauss.substack.com Latest episode (2025-Dec-22 20:03 UTC): The Like Button, and the Strange Power of Tiny Ideas | Martin Reeves |
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and IdeasProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 407 episodes 2018 to 2025 Median: 80 minutes Collections: Philosophy • Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): Science • Philosophy • Culture • Arts • Ideas • Neuroscience • Quantum mechanics • AI and machine learning • Consciousness • Information theory • Game theory • Cosmology • Political psychology Description (podcaster-provided): Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, philosophy, culture and much more. Latest episode (2025-Dec-22 14:00 UTC): Holiday Message 2025 | The Romance of the University |
Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa MariaProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 583 episodes 2014 to 2025 Median: 66 minutes Collections: SciPhi-Adjacent • Science Themes (AI-generated): Science communication • Interviews with experts • Book discussions • Diverse scientific topics • Social and historical issues • Environmental and ecological themes • Health and medicine insights Description (podcaster-provided): Cara Santa Maria is a science communicator, television host, producer, and journalist. She is excited to present "Talk Nerdy," a place for conversations with interesting people about interesting topics. Latest episode (2025-Dec-22 08:00 UTC): Pods Fight Poverty w/ Miriam Laker |
The Naked Scientists PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1216 episodes 2005 to 2025 Median: 55 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science breakthroughs • Health and medicine updates • Space exploration • Environmental issues • Technological innovations • Genetics • Physics insights Description (podcaster-provided): The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top scientists, answers to your science questions and science experiments to try at home. Latest episode (2025-Dec-22 03:32 UTC): Best Science Stories of 2025 |
BBC Inside ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 633 episodes 2013 to 2025 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Current scientific discoveries • Gene therapy • Climate change • Space exploration • AI technology • Environmental issues • Health and medicine • Physics and astronomy • Animal behavior • Innovation trends Description (podcaster-provided): A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world. Latest episode (2025-Dec-18 21:00 UTC): How did President Trump transform science in 2025? |
Science Magazine PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 619 episodes 2013 to 2025 Median: 27 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientific research • Global news • Commentary • Climate change • Neuroscience • Archaeology • Evolution • Technology • Medicine • Genetics • Environment • Astronomy • Animal behavior • Cultural studies Description (podcaster-provided): Weekly podcasts from Science Magazine, the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary. Latest episode (2025-Dec-18 19:00 UTC): This year’s biggest breakthrough and top news stories |
Cool Science RadioProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 20 episodes 2025 Median: 50 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and technology updates • Latest scientific discoveries • Emerging technology trends • AI and quantum computing • Climate change and energy solutions • Astrobiology and space exploration • Health and medicine innovations Description (podcaster-provided): Cool Science Radio is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on the latest developments and discoveries in the fields of science and technology. Co-hosts Lynn Ware Peek and Scott Greenberg decipher what's new with science and technology experts in an entertaining, amusing and accessible way. Latest episode (2025-Dec-18 18:47 UTC): Psychedelics, AI and ancient ritual provide a new framework for modern leaders |
NOVA PresentsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 56 episodes 2020 to 2025 Median: 27 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science breakthroughs • Space mysteries • AI developments • Quantum physics • Evolution and genomes • Deepfakes • Alien life search • Climate and environment issues • Neuroscience and consciousness • Technology and innovation Description (podcaster-provided): Ever wonder what's really going on in the world of science? We've got you covered. Join us for conversations with the researchers making tomorrow's breakthroughs, deep dives into the universe's biggest mysteries, and clear explanations of the discoveries that matter most. We're talking climate breakthroughs, space mysteries, AI developments, and quantum leaps, all explained by the people doing the work. Latest episode (2025-Dec-18 11:00 UTC): Discovering Dark Energy and the Hubble Tension with Adam Riess |
Science VsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 313 episodes 2016 to 2025 Median: 35 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientific investigations • Health myths and misconceptions • Climate change • Nutrition and diets • Mental health • Social issues • Technology and AI • Sexuality and relationships • Environmental concerns Description (podcaster-provided): There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Spotify Studios that finds out what’s fact, what’s not, and what’s somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you don't have to and cover everything from 5G and ADHD, to Fluoride and Fasting Diets. Latest episode (2025-Dec-18 10:00 UTC): Is AI Making Us Stupid? |
UnexplainableProfile • RSS • Apple Podcasts 252 episodes 2021 to 2025 Median: 27 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientific mysteries • Unanswered questions • Exploration of the unknown • Space and astronomy • Animal behavior • Human psychology • Pioneering scientists • Uncommon phenomena • Health and ethics • Music and sound Description (podcaster-provided): Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know…and then keeps on going. The Unexplainable team — Noam Hassenfeld, Julia Longoria, Byrd Pinkerton, and Meradith Hoddinott — tackles scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and everything we learn diving into the unknown. New episodes Mondays and Wednesdays. Latest episode (2025-Dec-17 09:00 UTC): Vitamin C and the common cold |
The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam KeanProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 127 episodes 2019 to 2025 Median: 21 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science history • Unusual stories • Forgotten moments • Historical frauds • Scientific controversies • Extraordinary individuals • Misunderstood discoveries • Biological mysteries • Cultural impact • Significant yet obscure events Description (podcaster-provided): A topsy-turvy science-y history podcast by Sam Kean. I examine overlooked stories from our past: the dental superiority of hunter-gatherers, the crooked Nazis who saved thousands of American lives, the American immigrants who developed the most successful cancer screening tool in history, the sex lives of dinosaurs, and much, much more. These are charming little tales that never made the history books, but these small moments can be surprisingly powerful. These are the cases where history gets inverted, where the footnote becomes the real story. Latest episode (2025-Dec-16 17:15 UTC): The Publicity Stunt that Sparked the Scopes Monkey Trial |
This Week in Science – The Kickass Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 50 episodes 2024 to 2025 Median: 113 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Irreverent science and technology discussions • Diverse scientific topics • Frequent interviews with experts • Animal science highlights • Space exploration updates • Environmental science themes • Cutting-edge research featured Description (podcaster-provided): The kickass science and technology radio show that delivers an irreverent look at the week in science and technology. Latest episode (2025-Dec-12 04:49 UTC): Tilting at Tumbleweeds |
The Life ScientificProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 346 episodes 2011 to 2025 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Conversations with scientists and innovators • Life and work journeys • Scientific discoveries and advancements • Interdisciplinary research • Challenges and breakthroughs in various fields Description (podcaster-provided): Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future Latest episode (2025-Dec-09 09:30 UTC): Pierre Friedlingstein on carbon’s pivotal role in climate change |
Lost Women of ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 140 episodes 2021 to 2025 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Women in science history • Overlooked contributions • Cancer research • Medical innovations • Technology and computing • Pioneering women • Gender disparities • Diverse backgrounds • Historical context • Social impact Description (podcaster-provided): For every Marie Curie or Rosalind Franklin whose story has been told, hundreds of female scientists remain unknown to the public at large. In this series, we illuminate the lives and work of a diverse array of groundbreaking scientists who, because of time, place and gender, have gone largely unrecognized. Each season we focus on a different scientist, putting her narrative into context, explaining not just the science but also the social and historical conditions in which she lived and worked. We also bring these stories to the present, painting a full picture of how her work endures. Latest episode (2025-Dec-04 03:00 UTC): The Lost Women of Science - Our Book for Young Readers |
FQxI PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 112 episodes 2012 to 2025 Median: 40 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): Physics and the paranormal • Quantum theories and experiments • Yearly physics reviews • Black holes and cosmology • Peer review and science publishing • Consciousness and free will • Time and causality Description (podcaster-provided): Physics podcast from the Foundational Questions Institute (FQxI) Latest episode (2025-Oct-31 00:00 UTC): Poltergeist and Primordial Black Holes: Cosmologist Bernard Carr on Physics and the Paranormal |
Science In ActionProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 335 episodes 2019 to 2025 Median: 30 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science news • Climate change • Space exploration • Health and disease • Technology advancements • Environmental issues • Genetics • Physics • Scientific discoveries • Animal behavior Description (podcaster-provided): The BBC brings you all the week's science news. Latest episode (2025-Oct-30 21:00 UTC): How science got here, and where next |
The HPS Podcast - Conversations from History, Philosophy and Social Studies of ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 75 episodes 2023 to 2025 Median: 27 minutes Collections: Philosophy • Science Themes (AI-generated): History, philosophy, and social studies of science • Influential voices and scholars in HPS • Science and society interactions • Philosophy of science debates • Scientific knowledge production & challenges • Weekly episodes Description (podcaster-provided): Leading scholars in History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science (HPS) introduce contemporary topics for a general audience. Developed by graduate students from the HPS program at the University of Melbourne. Latest episode (2025-Oct-19 09:00 UTC): S5 E11 - Steven Shapin on the Social Life of Scientific Knowledge |
UnDisciplinedProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 308 episodes 2018 to 2025 Median: 25 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientific exploration • Climate change impacts • Ecology and environment • Human psychology • Social issues • Innovation in agriculture • Technological advances • Cultural insights • Health and society Description (podcaster-provided): Each week, UnDisciplined takes a fun, fascinating and accessible dive into the lives of researchers and explorers working across a wide variety of scientific fields. Latest episode (2025-Sep-26 04:11 UTC): UnDisciplined: The new Disney reality — everyone (rich) is a VIP |
SciShow TangentsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 338 episodes 2018 to 2025 Median: 34 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science discussions • Competitive humor • Tangents on various topics • Compilations of themed episodes • Patreon bonus content • Lighthearted exploration of obscure scientific facts • YouTube episodes with visuals Description (podcaster-provided): SciShow Tangents is the lightly competitive knowledge showcase from the geniuses behind the YouTube series SciShow. Every other Tuesday, join Hank Green, Ceri Riley, and Sam Schultz as they try to one-up and amaze each other with weird and funny scientific research... while not getting distracted. There will be tangents about video games, music, weird smells, surprisingly deep insights about life, and of course, poop, but it always comes back to the science. Latest episode (2025-Sep-19 07:00 UTC): Spaaaace Compilation |
The Joy of WhyProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 66 episodes 2022 to 2025 Median: 40 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and math exploration • Interviews with researchers • Evolutionary biology insights • Quantum physics mysteries • AI and computing discussions • Chemistry and physics of life • Universe and cosmology topics Description (podcaster-provided): “The Joy of Why” is a Quanta Magazine podcast about curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge. The mathematician and author Steven Strogatz and the cosmologist and author Janna Levin take turns interviewing leading researchers about the great scientific and mathematical questions of our time. New episodes are released every other Wednesday. Latest episode (2025-Aug-21 10:00 UTC): Do Beautiful Birds Have an Evolutionary Advantage? |
In Our Time: ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 292 episodes 1998 to 2025 Median: 42 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science • History • Evolution • Physics • Astronomy • Biology • Key scientific figures • Discoveries • Theoretical concepts • Technological advancements • Natural phenomena • Scientific principles Description (podcaster-provided): Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science. Latest episode (2025-Jul-10 09:15 UTC): The Evolution of Lungs |
5 Live Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1112 episodes 2010 to 2025 Median: 49 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists • Latest science news and breakthroughs • Interviews with experts • Topics: Health, AI, Space, Environment, Animals, Technology, Society Description (podcaster-provided): 5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis. Latest episode (2025-Jan-12 07:00 UTC): Titans of Science: Marc Abrahams |
COMPLEXITYProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 119 episodes 2019 to 2024 Median: 57 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): Artificial intelligence • Human and non-human intelligence • Language and cognition • Complexity in science and society • Physics of life • Political economy • Multidisciplinary research • Cognitive science Description (podcaster-provided): The official podcast of the Santa Fe Institute. Subscribe now and be part of the exploration! Latest episode (2024-Dec-04 21:41 UTC): Nature of Intelligence, Ep. 6: AI’s changing seasons |
Science on the RadioProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 20 episodes 2019 to 2024 Median: 1 minute Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science education • Biology • Space exploration • Technology • Wildlife • Historical science events • Diseases and health • Scientific breakthroughs Description (podcaster-provided): "Science on the Radio" is a 90-second science information segment featuring Marvin Druger, retired chair of the Department of Science Teaching and professor of biology and science education at Syracuse University. Latest episode (2024-Nov-21 14:12 UTC): Total Solar Eclipse |
New Scientist CultureLabProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 14 episodes 2024 Median: 39 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Culture • Arts • Science • Books • Movies • TV • Underwater acoustics • Adolescence • Quantum physics • Plants • Alien life • Artificial intelligence • Climate change • Menstruation • Moon exploration Description (podcaster-provided): CultureLab is an array of delights from the world of culture and the arts. Sometimes we interview the world’s most exciting authors about their fascinating books, other times we delve into the science behind a movie or TV show. New episodes every other Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Latest episode (2024-Sep-09 23:05 UTC): Amorina Kingdon on the grunting, growling and singing world underwater |
Science, SpokenProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 2361 episodes 2016 to 2024 Median: 7 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Technology trends • Scientific discoveries • AI and robotics • Political issues • Health and medicine • Environmental challenges • Space exploration • Digital infrastructure • Society and culture • Innovative solutions Description (podcaster-provided): Get in-depth coverage of current and future trends in technology, and how they are shaping business, entertainment, communications, science, politics, and society. Latest episode (2024-Sep-04 10:00 UTC): Introducing WIRED's Gadget Lab! |
Science TalkProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 544 episodes 2006 to 2024 Median: 25 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and uncertainty • Research discoveries and methods • Technological innovations • Environmental issues • Health and medicine topics • Historical exploration • Nature and conservation themes • Scientific books and media Description (podcaster-provided): Science Talk is a podcast of longer-form audio experiments from Scientific American--from immersive sonic journeys into nature to deep dives into research with leading experts. Latest episode (2024-May-01 09:45 UTC): Episode 5: How Do We Know Anything? |
Ockham’s RazorProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 250 episodes 2018 to 2024 Median: 11 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science topics • Research insights • Space exploration • Environmental conservation • Indigenous knowledge • Health advancements • Technology and innovation • Citizen science • Live shows Description (podcaster-provided): This program is no longer in production. Ockham’s Razor is a soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say about science. Latest episode (2024-Mar-06 23:35 UTC): Some news about Ockham's Razor and introducing Quick Smart |
Conversations at the PerimeterProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 23 episodes 2022 to 2024 Median: 59 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): Theoretical physics discussions • Quantum mechanics and information theory • Black holes and cosmology • Science communication • Contributions from leading researchers • Motivation and philosophy in science Description (podcaster-provided): Conversations at the Perimeter will introduce you to brilliant researchers working at the forefront of science, seeking to solve nature’s deepest mysteries – from quantum to cosmos. Learn about their motivations, the challenges they encounter, and the drive that keeps them searching for answers. Join the conversation! Latest episode (2024-Feb-01 17:24 UTC): Neil Turok on the simplicity of nature |
Science for the PeopleProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 300 episodes 2015 to 2023 Median: 60 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and public policy discussions • Interviews with scientists and authors • Exploration of history, culture, and future trends in science • Scientific books and reviews • Ecological and environmental topics Description (podcaster-provided): Science for the People is a long-format interview podcast that explores the connections between science, popular culture, history, and public policy, to help listeners understand the evidence and arguments behind what's in the news and on the shelves. Our hosts sit down with science researchers, writers, authors, journalists, and experts to discuss science from the past, the science that affects our lives today, and how science might change our future. Latest episode (2023-Dec-31 04:00 UTC): #642 The Last Episode |
Unsung ScienceProfile • RSS • Apple Podcasts 46 episodes 2021 to 2023 Median: 39 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientific and technological breakthroughs • Behind-the-scenes creation stories • Environmental and health advancements • Innovations in transportation and space • Human impact of tech and discovery • Genetic and societal insights Description (podcaster-provided): Hear the untold stories of mind-blowing achievements in science and tech. “CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent and six-time Emmy winner David Pogue takes you behind the scenes into the creation stories of the world’s greatest advances and the people behind them. From transportation, food, space, internet, and health, creators reveal their inspirations and roadblocks they encountered in bringing their breakthroughs to the public. Hear all-new episodes of the award-winning Unsung Science podcast every other Friday. Latest episode (2023-Dec-08 08:01 UTC): Grand Finale: A Pop Song is Born |
Science Rules! with Bill NyeProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 151 episodes 2019 to 2023 Median: 43 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science exploration • Expert interviews • Pandemic insights • Space and astronomy • Environmental issues • Technology and innovation • Human behavior • Food science • Health and medicine • Comedy elements Description (podcaster-provided): Bill Nye is on a mission to change the world — one voicemail at a time. Bill and science writer Corey S. Powell take your burning questions and put them to the world's leading experts on just about every topic in the universe. Should you stop eating cheeseburgers to combat climate change? Could alien life be swimming inside the moons of Jupiter and Saturn? Does your pet parakeet learn to sing the way that you learned to speak? Bill, Corey, and their special guests will answer those questions and convince you that... science rules! Latest episode (2023-Nov-01 04:05 UTC): Introducing Sound Detectives from LeVar Burton |
TED Talks Science and MedicineProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 133 episodes 2018 to 2023 Median: 11 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science discoveries • Medical research • Environmental challenges • Climate change solutions • Technology innovations • Evolution and biology • Health and medicine insights • Planetary and space exploration Description (podcaster-provided): Some of the world's greatest scientists, doctors and medical researchers share their discoveries and visions onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Latest episode (2023-May-25 14:51 UTC): Are life-saving medicines hiding in the world's coldest places? | Normand Voyer |
Great Moments In ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 249 episodes 2018 to 2023 Median: 6 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science insights • Dr Karl's storytelling • Physics and biology • History of science • Space exploration • Health and medicine topics • Unusual scientific phenomena • Current scientific discoveries • Food and nutrition science • Environmental science topics Description (podcaster-provided): From the ground breaking and life saving to the wacky and implausible, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki reveals some of the best moments in science. Latest episode (2023-May-23 01:30 UTC): The Greatest Moment in Science |
Science... sort ofProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 364 episodes 2009 to 2023 Median: 77 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science discussions • Humor • Interviews with scientists • Book and film discussions • Paleontology • Anthropology • Ecology • Climate change • Space exploration • Technology • Science communication techniques • Beverages Description (podcaster-provided): Conversations about things that are science, things that are sort of science, and things that wish they were science. Latest episode (2023-Apr-29 18:50 UTC): 347 - Skipping Strikes |
BBC Earth PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 50 episodes 2018 to 2022 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Nature exploration • Animal stories • Conservation efforts • Unseen world insights • Human-animal interactions • Environmental challenges • Science storytelling • Soundscapes • Superpowers in fauna Description (podcaster-provided): Each week the BBC Earth podcast brings you entertainment, humour, an abundance of amazing animal stories and unbelievable unheard sounds. Explore the world of animals with superpowers, deep dive into death, hear from heroes passionately protecting the planet and get expert insights into corners of the natural world you’ve never explored before. Latest episode (2022-Dec-20 00:00 UTC): Ghosts |
Lux & Flux: The History and Philosophy of Physics PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 20 episodes 2020 to 2022 Median: 23 minutes Collections: Philosophy • Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): History of physics • Philosophy of science • Ancient Greek philosophers • Solar spectroscopy • Nobel Prize diversity • Pythagoreanism • Quantum theory • Logic and argument analysis • Gender in STEM Description (podcaster-provided): A podcast looking at the wonderful world of physics through the lenses of history and philosophy! Latest episode (2022-Dec-02 16:50 UTC): Bonus 5: You Are My Sun-Line (Intelligent Speech Conference 2022) |
The Joy of xProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 26 episodes 2020 to 2021 Median: 48 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): Discussions with leading scientists and mathematicians • Neuroscience and neural resilience • Quantum computing • AI and human cognition • Applications of mathematics in various fields • Black holes and universe exploration Description (podcaster-provided): The acclaimed mathematician and author Steven Strogatz interviews some of the world's leading scientists about their lives and work. Latest episode (2021-May-17 16:00 UTC): Eve Marder on the Crucial Resilience of Neurons |
Turing Rabbit HolesProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 9 episodes 2020 to 2021 Median: 42 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Math and physics • Neuroscience and consciousness • Futurism and predictions • History and politics • Implicit biases • Science fiction • Popular science discussion • Guest interviews Description (podcaster-provided): Math, physics, history, politics, and art all rolled into one. Latest episode (2021-May-10 22:15 UTC): Max Predictability in a Chaotic World |
New Scientist Escape PodProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 16 episodes 2021 Median: 20 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and nature exploration • Unseen phenomena • Historical scientific sites • Perception and cognition • Unsung scientific heroes • Music and sound • Escape and exploration • Scales and measurements Description (podcaster-provided): Are you tired of hearing about coronavirus? Has lockdown left you worn out? Then perhaps it’s time to escape. Join Rowan Hooper and the team at New Scientist in this covid-free space, as they discuss all that’s right with the world - the stories that remind us of how wonderful this planet really is. Find out more at newscientist.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Latest episode (2021-Apr-26 23:00 UTC): #15 The unseen world: bats, neutrinos and invisibility cloaks |
Wonder CupboardProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 18 episodes 2018 to 2020 Median: 53 minutes Collections: Philosophy • Science Themes (AI-generated): History of science • Philosophy of science • Scientific concepts and discoveries • Science and society • Interesting scientific figures • The role of science in culture and history Description (podcaster-provided): Wonder Cupboard asks what science is, how it works, and how it came to be. Elena Falco and Ian Bridgeman present a new topic on the history and philosophy of science every episode. Latest episode (2020-Jul-31 12:00 UTC): 018 – Sunbathing |
The Universe Speaks in NumbersProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 25 episodes 2019 to 2020 Median: 21 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): Conversations with physicists and mathematicians • Symmetry breaking and particle interactions • String theory and quantum field theories • Mathematics-physics relationship • Insights into theoretical physics and cosmology Description (podcaster-provided): In The Universe Speaks in Numbers award-winning science writer Graham Farmelo is in conversation with some of the great names in modern physics and mathematics. Among the interviewees are Michael Atiyah, Ruth Britto, Lance Dixon, Simon Donaldson, Freeman Dyson, Juan Maldacena, Michela Massimi, Roger Penrose, Martin Rees, Simon Schaffer and Edward Witten.To read more see Graham's book The Universe Speaks in Numbers: How Modern Maths Reveals Nature's Deepest Secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Latest episode (2020-Apr-02 14:09 UTC): The Universe Speaks in Numbers: Phil Anderson interviewed by Graham Farmelo |
Science(ish)Profile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 102 episodes 2015 to 2020 Median: 38 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science behind popular culture • Technological advancements • Ethical dilemmas • Human behavior • Futuristic scenarios • Health and medicine • Environmental issues • Historical influences • Scientific controversies • Psychological exploration Description (podcaster-provided): Flâneur and irrepressible commentator, Rick Edwards, and "Indiana Jones in a lab coat" Dr. Michael Brooks, delve into the science behind popular culture. Latest episode (2020-Mar-06 17:29 UTC): 8: Episode 100: The Invisible Man |
Science DistilledProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 9 episodes 2019 to 2020 Median: 21 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Cutting edge science • Diversity and inclusion • Climate change • Robots • Astrobiology • Groundwater • Firefighting • Healthcare diversity • Visual perception • Resiliency • Engaging discussions with scientists Description (podcaster-provided): Science Distilled is a podcast based on the lecture series of the same name, where we break down concepts from cutting edge science and research and learn how they apply to the world around us. The podcast is hosted by KUNR's Paul Boger and Michelle Matus. This show is for science nerds and novices alike. We'll geek out on robots, dive into astrobiology, and take a deeper look at the world around us. With every topic we cover, you'll hear conversations from scientists doing the research and learn how that research impacts you and the world around us. This podcast is a production of KUNR Public Radio, in partnership with the Desert Research Institute and the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum in Reno, Nevada. Latest episode (2020-Feb-05 21:37 UTC): Diversity: Are We Thinking About It All Wrong? |
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Themes (AI-generated): Scientists discussing influences and inspirations • Science communication • Author insights on scientific topics • Interviews with prominent figures in science • Exploration of space and Mars • Weightlessness and space experiences Description (podcaster-provided): Talking Science provides great scientists and great science communicators with a relaxed forum to talk about their work, their influences, inspirations and irritations. Latest episode (2007-Mar-19 04:20 UTC): Peter Doherty and Alain de Botton talk with Bernie Hobbs and Paul Willis |