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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-Feb-15 18:09 UTC. Podcasts listed: 80. 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 encompass a diverse array of scientific topics and discussions, reflecting both cutting-edge advancements and age-old questions. A recurring theme is the intersection of scientific innovation and societal impact. Discussions delve into artificial intelligence's role in revolutionizing fields from healthcare to space exploration, while exploring ethical considerations and potential disruptions. Environmental issues are prominent, with topics like climate change, wildfire risks, and sustainable practices. Episodes frequently examine the interplay between science and human behavior, investigating psychological phenomena, health, and lifestyle impacts.

The podcasts also look at historical and breakthrough scientific discoveries, from space telescopes transforming our view of the universe to the study of microorganisms in extreme environments. Some episodes focus on biological sciences, such as the intricacies of genetics, the behavior of animals, and the biology of rare species. Others explore the neurological insights into human behavior and the potential for drugs to alleviate diseases. Political and policy debates emerge in discussions about global health crises, scientific funding, and the implications of governmental decisions on science and innovation.

Listeners can also find rich narratives on the personal journeys of scientists, the history behind significant scientific advancements, and discussions on the philosophical frontiers of science. There are light-hearted explorations of phenomena like why we laugh or find certain foods irresistible. In essence, these podcasts offer a comprehensive survey of contemporary scientific topics, blending technical details, societal reflections, and insights into the scientific endeavor itself.


Podcasts:
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe Image The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
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1024 episodes
2005 to 2025

Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Weekly science news • Critical thinking • Skepticism • Science or fiction segments • Interviews with scientists • Controversies and conspiracies • Listener questions and emails • Latest scientific discoveries

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-Feb-15 16:00 UTC): The Skeptics Guide #1023 - Feb 15 2025

Stuff To Blow Your Mind Image Stuff To Blow Your Mind
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2706 episodes
2010 to 2025
Median: 47 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Neurological quandaries • Cosmic mysteries • Evolutionary marvels • Transhumanism • Historical interpretations • Cult films • Fictional mythology • Inventions • Technology and AI governance • Listener mail

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-Feb-15 11:00 UTC): From the Vault: The Illusion of Control, Part 1

The Science Show Image The Science Show
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245 episodes
2020 to 2025
Median: 54 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science and innovation insights • Climate change impacts • Technological advancements • Historical scientific exploration • Biodiversity and environment • Astronomy and space exploration • Health and medical science • Cultural and societal impacts of science

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-Feb-15 01:00 UTC): Vale Felicia Huppert

CrowdScience Image CrowdScience
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427 episodes
2016 to 2025
Median: 30 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Scientific exploration • Listener questions • Everyday phenomena • Human and animal biology • Technology impact • Environmental issues • Astronomy • Behavior and psychology

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-Feb-14 21:00 UTC): Is anything truly random?

Science Friday Image Science Friday
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150 episodes
2024 to 2025
Median: 18 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science news and discoveries • Innovative technologies • Environmental and climate issues • Health and medicine topics • Astronomy and space exploration • Interviews with experts and authors

Description (podcaster-provided): Brain fun for curious people.

Latest episode (2025-Feb-14 21:00 UTC): Most Powerful Neutrino Ever Is Detected In the Mediterranean | Nerdy Valentines

Radiolab Image Radiolab
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150 episodes
2022 to 2025
Median: 42 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Investigative journalism • Science and curiosity • Innovative storytelling • Human experience • Culture and society • Unusual topics • Podcast episodes with unique narratives and sound design

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-Feb-14 15:00 UTC): Quantum Birds

New Scientist Weekly Image New Scientist Weekly
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52 episodes
2024 to 2025
Median: 30 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science and technology news • Climate change impacts • AI developments • Biological discoveries • Space exploration • Health and medicine insights

Description (podcaster-provided): A news podcast for the instatiably curious by the world's most popular weekly science magazine. Everything from the latest science and technology news to the big-picture questions about life, the universe and what it means to be human.
For more visit newscientist.com/podcasts
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episode (2025-Feb-14 14:27 UTC): Resurrecting frozen brains; giant asteroid heads to Earth; you really do have a ‘dessert stomach’

New Scientist Podcasts Image New Scientist Podcasts
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356 episodes
2020 to 2025
Median: 29 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science news • Technology innovations • Climate change • AI developments • Health research • Space exploration • Evolutionary biology • Cultural insights • Book discussions • Interviews with experts

Description (podcaster-provided): Podcasts for the insatiably curious by the world’s most popular weekly science magazine. Everything from the latest science and technology news to the big-picture questions about life, the universe and what it means to be human.
For more visit newscientist.com/podcasts

Latest episode (2025-Feb-14 14:27 UTC): Weekly: Resurrecting frozen brains; giant asteroid heads to Earth; you really do have a ‘dessert stomach’

Science Quickly Image Science Quickly
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1739 episodes
2014 to 2025
Median: 3 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Scientific discoveries • Health and medicine • Climate change • Technology and AI • Conservation efforts • Space exploration • Social and behavioral issues • Historical perspectives and trends

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-Feb-14 11:25 UTC): Valentine’s Day Isn’t Just for Romance—The Science of Deep Friendships

Science Quickly Image Science Quickly
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1739 episodes
2014 to 2025
Median: 3 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science discoveries • Health and medicine updates • Environmental issues • Technology and AI insights • Space exploration • Animal conservation • Climate change discussions • Psychological research insights • Recent scientific news

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-Feb-14 11:25 UTC): Valentine’s Day Isn’t Just for Romance—The Science of Deep Friendships

Unexpected Elements Image Unexpected Elements
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260 episodes
2019 to 2025
Median: 56 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science stories • Global connections • Evolutionary biology • Environmental issues • Scientific discoveries • Space exploration • Psychology insights • Technological advances • Cultural phenomena

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-Feb-14 10:00 UTC): Let’s talk about love

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids Image Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
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255 episodes
2015 to 2025
Median: 18 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science for kids • Family-friendly • Interviews with scientists • Educational storytelling • Diverse scientific topics • Engaging curiosity • Accessible science explanations • Emphasis on discovery • Diverse content

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-Feb-14 09:40 UTC): Why are Capybaras So Big?

Short Wave Image Short Wave
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1224 episodes
2019 to 2025
Median: 12 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science for everyone • Innovative technology • Environmental issues • Space exploration • Health topics • Biological discoveries • Cultural impacts • Humorous insights

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.
If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave

Latest episode (2025-Feb-14 08:00 UTC): Lessons in Love From Voles

Quirks and Quarks Image Quirks and Quarks
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26 episodes
2024 to 2025
Median: 54 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science and nature • Biodiversity • Astronomy and space exploration • Climate change • Biology and ecology • Human health and history • Technology and innovation • Environmental impact

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-Feb-14 05:10 UTC): How AI is transforming science, and more...

A Moment of Science Image A Moment of Science
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1293 episodes
2013 to 2025
Median: 2 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Scientific explanations of life's mysteries • Human behavior and emotions • Animal behaviors and adaptations • Natural phenomena and environments • Evolution and ancient life • Chemistry and physics insights

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-Feb-14 05:00 UTC): Humaniqueness

This Week in Science – The Kickass Science Podcast Image This Week in Science – The Kickass Science Podcast
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50 episodes
2023 to 2025
Median: 112 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Humorous science commentary • Genetic engineering • Space exploration • Neuroscience insights • AI technology • Robotics discussion • Climate change issues • Interview segments • Science news updates

Description (podcaster-provided): The kickass weekly science and technology radio show presenting a humorous and irreverent look at the week in science and tech. Each show TWIS discusses the latest in cutting edge science news on topics such as genetic engineering, cybernetics, space exploration, neuro science, and a show favorite Countdown to World Robot Domination. The show is hosted by Dr. Kirsten Sanford, a PhD in neuroscience, Justin Jackson, a wisecracking professional car salesman and armchair physicist, and Blair Bazdarich, a zoologist. Consistently voted one of the top science radio shows on the web - check it out and hear a science news program like no other.

Latest episode (2025-Feb-14 04:25 UTC): Oops All Animal Corner

The Story Collider Image The Story Collider
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654 episodes
2012 to 2025
Median: 28 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Personal science stories • Intersection of science and personal life • Diversity in STEM experiences • Overcoming challenges • Emotional and humorous tales • Science communication • Storytelling by scientists and non-scientists

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-Feb-14 00:00 UTC): Will You Be My Valentine?: Stories about using science to find love

Cool Science Radio Image Cool Science Radio
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20 episodes
2024 to 2025
Median: 52 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science and technology developments • Environmental issues • AI and neuroscience insights • Space exploration • Paleontology and archeology • History of science • Books and expert interviews

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 Katie Mullaly decipher what's new with science and technology experts in an entertaining, amusing and accessible way.

Latest episode (2025-Feb-13 22:05 UTC): Cool Science Radio | February 13, 2025

Science In Action Image Science In Action
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298 episodes
2019 to 2025
Median: 30 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science news • Climate change insights • Space exploration • Health and medicine breakthroughs • Environmental impact • Technological innovations • Astronomy updates • Anthropology and ancient life discoveries

Description (podcaster-provided): The BBC brings you all the week's science news.

Latest episode (2025-Feb-13 21:00 UTC): Hits from space

Science Magazine Podcast Image Science Magazine Podcast
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575 episodes
2013 to 2025
Median: 27 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Scientific research discussions • Science news analysis • Innovations in technology and medicine • Environmental and climate analysis • Human and animal behavior insights • Book series on future advancements

Description (podcaster-provided): Weekly podcasts from Science Magazine, the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary.

Latest episode (2025-Feb-13 19:00 UTC): Training AI to read animal facial expressions, NIH funding takes a big hit, and why we shouldn’t put cameras in robot pants

The Infinite Monkey Cage Image The Infinite Monkey Cage
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220 episodes
2009 to 2025
Median: 42 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science and humor • Astronomy and space exploration • Biology and evolution • Physics and the universe • Technology and AI • History and ancient DNA • Animals and ecosystems • Human quirks and behavior

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.
From the smallest building blocks of life to the furthest stars, the curious monkeys pull apart the latest science to reveal fascinating and often bizarre insights into the world around us and what lies beyond. Can trees talk to each other? Can science help you commit the perfect murder? What might aliens look like and the burning question of our time, are strawberries alive or dead? Join them as each episode they put a different scientific topic under the microscope, from aliens, black holes and hedgehogs, to bacteria, poison and the Big Bang.

With past guests including actors Dame Judi Dench and Sir Patrick Stewart, comedians Steve Martin and Conan O’Brien, astronaut Tim Peake, primatologist Jane Goodall and mathematician Hannah Fry, The Infinite Monkey Cage promises to make you laugh, enrich your knowledge and leave you with a deeper appreciation for the universe that we call home.

Whether you’re a seasoned scientist or someone who nodded off in physics class, listen in to learn all about funny, fascinating and sometimes ridiculous topics – with the occasional monkey business.

Latest episode (2025-Feb-13 17:38 UTC): Brian and Robin introduce the new series

BBC Inside Science Image BBC Inside Science
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585 episodes
2013 to 2025
Median: 28 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Current scientific issues • Evolutionary biology • Climate change • Technology in society • Space exploration • Health and medicine • Environmental science • Innovative research methods

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-Feb-13 17:00 UTC): UK AI & science-optimised pasta

Lost Women of Science Image Lost Women of Science
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101 episodes
2021 to 2025
Median: 28 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Unsung female scientists • Historical scientific contributions • Gender bias in science • Overlooked discoveries and achievements • Diverse fields including physics, biology, and technology • Social and historical context

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-Feb-13 08:00 UTC): Who Discovered the Cause of Down Syndrome ? Episode Two

Science Weekly Image Science Weekly
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300 episodes
2022 to 2025
Median: 16 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science and environment news • Health and exercise • Technology and AI • Climate change • Astronomy and space exploration • Nutrition and psychology • Social issues and ethics

Description (podcaster-provided): Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news

Latest episode (2025-Feb-13 05:00 UTC): What is ‘mirror life’ and why are scientists sounding the alarm?

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe Image Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
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678 episodes
2018 to 2025
Median: 47 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Astronomy and space exploration • Quantum physics and gravity • Parasites and ecosystems • Listener questions on science topics • Interviews with experts and authors • Science fiction discussions

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-Feb-13 05:00 UTC): Did the Earth ever have a ring?

Well... That’s Interesting Image Well... That’s Interesting
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336 episodes
2020 to 2025
Median: 31 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science and comedy podcast • Bizarre scientific discoveries • Weird medical phenomena • Peculiar animal behaviors • Unusual historical events • Cosmic mysteries • Evolution and survival • Unique 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.)
WTI tells the story behind the facts and, turns out, those stories are funny. Join Jill ChaCha every week as they take The Flock on a journalistic, storytelling adventure into new, bizarre, often unexpected findings. The tales are epic and the laughter is plentiful.
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WTI is a part of the Airwave Media podcast network! Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to other incredible shows.

Latest episode (2025-Feb-13 05:00 UTC): Ep. 224: How Gophers Saved A Part Of Mt. St. Helens + Tis No Shipwreck, It’s The World’s Largest Coral Colony

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas Image Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
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362 episodes
2018 to 2025
Median: 81 minutes
Collections: PhilosophyPhysics, Math, and AstronomyScience

Themes (AI-generated): Science • Philosophy • Culture • Technology • Evolution • Information theory • Quantum physics • Artificial intelligence • Human behavior • Society • Interviews with experts

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-Feb-12 20:35 UTC): Bonus | Cuts to Science Funding and Why They Matter

Nature Podcast Image Nature Podcast
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782 episodes
2014 to 2025
Median: 25 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science news • AI and technology • Space and astronomy • Environment and climate • Health and medicine • Archaeology and ancient history

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-Feb-12 16:10 UTC): Record-breaking neutrino detected by huge underwater telescope

Unexplainable Image Unexplainable
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184 episodes
2021 to 2025
Median: 28 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Scientific mysteries • Unanswered questions • Exploration of unknowns • Environmental issues • Technology and AI • Health and medicine • Human and animal behavior • Cosmic phenomena • Earth's history

Description (podcaster-provided): Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know … and then keeps on going. Host Noam Hassenfeld and an all-star team of reporters — Byrd Pinkerton, Meradith Hoddinott, and Mandy Nguyen — tackle scientific mysteries, unanswered questions, and everything we learn by diving into the unknown. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

Latest episode (2025-Feb-12 09:00 UTC): Is science in danger?

Ologies with Alie Ward Image Ologies with Alie Ward
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436 episodes
2017 to 2025
Median: 70 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science topics • Experts answering questions • Diverse fields of study • Humorous insights • Bizarre curiosities • Eclectic mix • Engaging stories • Professional obsessions

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-Feb-12 08:00 UTC): Agnotology (WILLFUL IGNORANCE) Updated Encore with Dr. Robert Proctor

The Stephen Wolfram Podcast Image The Stephen Wolfram Podcast
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456 episodes
2017 to 2025
Median: 79 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Computational thinking in science and technology • AI and future innovations • Business and entrepreneurship • History of science and technology • General science education for kids • Philosophical exploration

Description (podcaster-provided): Stephen Wolfram is the creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha and the 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.
On his podcast, Stephen discusses topics ranging from the history of science to the future of civilization and ethics of AI.

Latest episode (2025-Feb-11 13:00 UTC): History of Science & Technology Q&A (February 5, 2025)

Brains On! Science podcast for kids Image Brains On! Science podcast for kids
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363 episodes
2013 to 2025
Median: 29 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science exploration for kids and adults • Listener questions • Astronomy and space • Animals and nature • Human body and health • Mystery sounds • Technology understanding • Environmental issues • History and myths

Description (podcaster-provided): Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. 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-Feb-11 09:00 UTC): Why do we have crushes?

The Naked Scientists Podcast Image The Naked Scientists Podcast
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1125 episodes
2005 to 2025
Median: 56 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Latest scientific breakthroughs • Interviews with leading scientists • Q&A sessions • Experiments • Science news and discoveries • Environmental and health topics • AI and technology advancements • Space exploration and astronomy

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-Feb-11 03:42 UTC): From Russia with Love: The Science of Hybrid Warfare

Science with Sabine Image Science with Sabine
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101 episodes
2023 to 2025
Median: 23 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Weekly science news • AI developments and implications • Quantum physics breakthroughs • Climate change impacts and strategies • Dark matter and energy theories • Black holes and cosmology mysteries

Description (podcaster-provided): Science news and updates from Sabine Hossenfelder. As simple as possible, but not any simpler.

Latest episode (2025-Feb-10 23:54 UTC): Everyone Is Giving Up On Climate Goals -- and other science news of the week

Discovery Image Discovery
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782 episodes
2010 to 2025
Median: 26 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science explorations • Diverse experts • Scientific breakthroughs • Human and animal behavior • Health and wellness issues • Technological advancements • Environmental and ethical dilemmas • Historical discoveries and stories

Description (podcaster-provided): Explorations in the world of science.

Latest episode (2025-Feb-10 21:00 UTC): Uncharted: A Different Kind of Justice

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss Image The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss
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107 episodes
2019 to 2025
Median: 113 minutes
Collections: Physics, Math, and AstronomyScience

Themes (AI-generated): Science dialogues • Culture discussions • Philosophy exploration • Prominent individuals • Cutting-edge research • Inspiring stories • Challenging ideas • In-depth conversations

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
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Latest episode (2025-Feb-10 16:59 UTC): What's New in Science With Sabine and Lawrence

New Books in Science Image New Books in Science
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791 episodes
2008 to 2025
Median: 59 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science interviews • New books • Evolution • Climate and environment • Genetics • Neuroscience • Psychology • Philosophy of science • Social issues in science • Interdisciplinary research

Description (podcaster-provided): Interviews with Scientists about their New Books
Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science

Latest episode (2025-Feb-10 09:00 UTC): Shoumita Dasgupta, "Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins: Lessons on Belonging from Our DNA" (U California Press, 2025)

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria Image Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria
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538 episodes
2014 to 2025
Median: 67 minutes
Collections: SciPhi-AdjacentScience

Themes (AI-generated): Science communication • Conversations with experts • New books & research • Topics include science, history, social justice, mental health, technology, and environment • Diverse perspectives • Stimulating discussions

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-Feb-10 08:00 UTC): What's Real About Race w/ Rina Bliss

People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers Image People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers
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799 episodes
2014 to 2025
Median: 41 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Interviews with scientists • Science research and discoveries • Careers and life in science • Diverse scientific fields and studies • Successes, challenges, and motivations in science

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.
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Greetings science fans!
We’re elated to welcome you to People Behind the Science where we explore the lives and experiences of the people behind the research and scientific discoveries of today.
People Behind the Science’s mission is to inspire current and future scientists, share the different paths to a successful career in science, educate the general population on what scientists do, and show the human side of science.
In each episode, a different scientist will guide us through their journey by sharing their successes, failures, and passions. We are excited to introduce you to these inspiring academic and industry experts from all fields of science to give you a variety of perspectives on the life and path of a scientist.
Our esteemed guests will tell you:
what motivates them and how they balance their competing responsibilities
how they worked through some of the most challenging times in their careers
advice to help you through your own journey through life and science

Our Podcast
People Behind the Science is a podcast focused on the people doing fascinating research through interviews with top scientists. We are proud to have interviewed so many inspiring scientists, including U.S. National Academy scientists like Josh Sanes, Nick Spitzer, Lou Muglia, Jacob Israelachvili, Gene Robinson, Larry Squire, John Dowling, James Berger, and David Spergel, as well as popular scientists in the media like Donna Nelson (science advisor for the TV show Breaking Bad) and Jack Horner (science advisor for the Jurassic park movies). We are honored to have shared their amazing stories with people in all 50 states in the USA and in over 120 countries across the world.

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611 episodes
2006 to 2025
Median: 54 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science and technology insights • Astronomy and space exploration • Skepticism and critical thinking • Environmental and biological studies • Cultural and historical perspectives • Innovative and emerging science topics

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.

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2018 to 2025
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Themes (AI-generated): Science and technology discussions • Physics and cosmology • Artificial intelligence • Extraterrestrial life and universes • Religion and science intersections • Conversations with distinguished guests

Description (podcaster-provided): A podcast about how we understand the world, scientifically and as humans. Each conversation brings together visionaries from the worlds of arts, sciences, humanities, and technology discussing the nature of reality and how we collaborate to create the future. Hosted by Dr Brian Keating, Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego. For show notes go to: https://briankeating.com/podcast

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572 episodes
2012 to 2025
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Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Comedians discuss science and comedy • Special guests from science and comedy fields • Humor and STEM topics • New comedy specials and books • Quirky science facts • Industry talk

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.

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Themes (AI-generated): Science discussions • Space exploration • Climate change • Environmental science • Authors and experts • Technology innovations • Biodiversity studies • Geological phenomena • Fire ecology • Aquatic ecosystems

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.

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2015 to 2025
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Themes (AI-generated): Quantum physics and entanglement • Mathematical innovations • Neuroscience and brain function • Astrophysics and cosmology • Artificial intelligence advancements • Genetics and evolution • Climate science and environmental impact

Description (podcaster-provided): Listen to Quanta Magazine's in-depth news stories about developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences. Quanta, an editorially independent magazine published by the Simons Foundation, seeks to enhance public understanding of basic research. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org.
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2018 to 2025
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Themes (AI-generated): Science topics • Humor • Guest experts • Curiosity-driven exploration • Games and playfulness • Nature and biology • Human experiences • Technology • Spooky themes • Fun compilations and specials

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Latest episode (2025-Feb-04 08:00 UTC): Inventions

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390 episodes
2019 to 2025
Median: 6 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Conversations with researchers • Scientific discoveries • Impact of environmental changes • Health and nutrition insights • Social challenges and solutions • Evolutionary biology • Technological and educational advancements

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-Feb-03 14:00 UTC): Movies, neurons, and AI

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291 episodes
2018 to 2025
Median: 25 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Diverse scientific topics • Climate change impacts and solutions • Human and ecological systems • Technology and innovation • Social issues and communication • Historical analysis

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.

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290 episodes
1998 to 2025
Median: 42 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science history • Key scientific figures • Theories and discoveries • Astronomy • Biology • Physics • Chemistry

Description (podcaster-provided): Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.

Latest episode (2025-Jan-30 09:02 UTC): Slime Moulds

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1110 episodes
2010 to 2025
Median: 49 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science news and analysis • Health and medicine breakthroughs • AI and technology developments • Environmental concerns and climate change • Space exploration and astrophysics • Paleontology and archaeology discoveries

Description (podcaster-provided): 5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.

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150 episodes
2016 to 2025
Median: 28 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science exploration • Listener questions • Expert insights • Humor and curiosity • Unusual phenomena • Real-world applications • Diverse topics • Engaging storytelling

Description (podcaster-provided): Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science!

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322 episodes
2011 to 2024
Median: 28 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Interviews with leading scientists • Personal and professional journeys • Scientific discoveries and innovations • Diverse fields like astrophysics, healthcare, and climate science • Impact on society and environment

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 (2024-Dec-31 16:30 UTC): Tim Peake on his journey to becoming an astronaut and science in space

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108 episodes
2012 to 2024
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Themes (AI-generated): Quantum physics • Theoretical discussions • Yearly physics reviews • Multiverse and consciousness debates • Constructor theory • Quantum experiments • Time perception • Physics of reality and universe exploration

Description (podcaster-provided): Physics podcast from the Foundational Questions Institute (FQxI)

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40 episodes
2021 to 2024
Median: 25 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Scientific exploration • Human and animal behavior • Climate change impact • Space and ocean exploration • Technology and innovation • Life's big questions • Environmental challenges • Future of humanity

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, and Eleanor Higgs.

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52 episodes
2022 to 2024
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Themes (AI-generated): Science and math exploration • Exoplanets and astrobiology • AI and robotics • Quantum physics • Biology and health • Mathematics and cryptography • Space and cosmology • Technology and innovation

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.
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279 episodes
2016 to 2024
Median: 37 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science exploration • Debunking popular beliefs • Mental health • Environmental issues • Nutrition and diets • Human physiology • Technology impacts • Social behavior analysis • Hidden histories

Description (podcaster-provided): There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Gimlet 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 Pandemics, to Vaping and Fasting Diets.

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106 episodes
2019 to 2024
Median: 19 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science history stories • Human and animal behaviors • Historic scientific breakthroughs • Unusual historical events • Controversial and ethical dilemmas • Notable scientific figures

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60 episodes
2023 to 2024
Median: 27 minutes
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Themes (AI-generated): History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Science • Science communication and public controversies • Objectivity and epistemology • Science and society interactions • Experts and expertise • Scientific methodology and practice

Description (podcaster-provided): Leading scholars in History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science (HPS) introduce contemporary topics for a general audience. Developed by scholars and students in the HPS program at the University of Melbourne. 
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119 episodes
2019 to 2024
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Themes (AI-generated): AI and intelligence • Neuroscience and cognition • Physics and complexity • Evolution and life sciences • Economics and governance • Science and society

Description (podcaster-provided): The official podcast of the Santa Fe Institute. Subscribe now and be part of the exploration!

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20 episodes
2019 to 2024
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Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Astrophysics • Biology • Science education • Insects • Space exploration • Historical scientific events • Animals • Technology • Health • Nature and environment

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.

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2024
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Themes (AI-generated): Culture and arts exploration • Science behind media • Marine and plant life studies • Quantum physics applications • Adolescence and health issues • AI and technology critique • Astronomy and alien life • Climate change awareness

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.

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2361 episodes
2016 to 2024
Median: 7 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Technology trends • Science and innovation • Politics and society • AI developments • Environmental issues • Health and medical advancements • Space exploration • Economic and business insights • Social media impact

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.

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250 episodes
2018 to 2024
Median: 11 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science research and policy • Citizen science and conservation • Space and astronomy • Indigenous perspectives • Health and medical advancements • Environmental challenges • Art-science intersections • Microbiology and biotechnology

Description (podcaster-provided): 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.

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2022 to 2024
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Themes (AI-generated): Quantum science • Astrophysics • Theoretical physics • Interviews with researchers • Cosmology • Black holes • Science communication • Diversity and equity in science • Big questions in physics

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300 episodes
2015 to 2023
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Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science interviews • Popular culture • Public policy • Books and authors • Climate change • Mental health • Biology and ecology • Technology and innovation • History and anthropology • Social issues

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.

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2021 to 2023
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Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science and tech breakthroughs • Behind-the-scenes stories • Transportation, health, and environment innovations • Creative uses of technology • Influential personalities and their contributions • Unexpected scientific discoveries and applications

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.

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151 episodes
2019 to 2023
Median: 43 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science and expert discussions • Pandemic insights • Space exploration • Environmental issues • Neuroscience • Sound mysteries • Technology and innovation • Food science • Behavioral science • Health research

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

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136 episodes
2018 to 2023
Median: 12 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science and medicine discoveries • Climate change and environmental solutions • Evolution and biodiversity • Advanced technologies • Humanitarian efforts • Space and astronomy • Biology and genetics • Innovative scientific research

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.

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249 episodes
2018 to 2023
Median: 6 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science discoveries and explanations • Unconventional scientific phenomena • Health and biology insights • Space and astronomy topics • Environmental observations • Historical scientific events • Cultural and technological impacts

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.

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364 episodes
2009 to 2023
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Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science discussions • Interviews with researchers • Science communication • Scientific discoveries • Climate and environmental topics • Paleontology • Technology and innovation • Drinks and casual chats

Description (podcaster-provided): Conversations about things that are science, things that are sort of science, and things that wish they were science.
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50 episodes
2018 to 2022
Median: 28 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Natural world exploration • Wildlife stories • Scientific insights • Conservation efforts • Animal behavior • Environmental challenges • Human-animal connections • Nature sounds and recordings • Climate change impacts

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.
Hosted by zoologists Rutendo Shackleton and Sebastian Echeverri, each episode features special guests including the world’s most respected scientists and naturalists, stars of film and television, nature Instagrammers and more.
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Latest episode (2022-Dec-20 00:00 UTC): Ghosts

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2020 to 2022
Median: 23 minutes
Collections: PhilosophyPhysics, Math, and AstronomyScience

Themes (AI-generated): History of physics • Philosophy of science • Ancient Greek philosophers • Scientific breakthroughs • Women in science • Diversity in STEM • Solar spectroscopy • Quantum theory • Logic and argument analysis

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)

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30 episodes
2020 to 2021
Median: 28 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Behind-the-scenes science • Understanding the universe • Technology and innovation • Environmental challenges • Public health and well-being • Cultural insights • Emerging phenomena

Description (podcaster-provided): From the PBS science series NOVA, a biweekly podcast digging into the science behind the headlines. Alok Patel takes you behind the scenes with the people—scientists, engineers, technologists, mathematicians and more—working to understand our world. Now it's more critical than ever to distinguish fact from fiction and find science-based answers to the most pressing questions of our time.
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Latest episode (2021-Dec-09 20:00 UTC): Bonus: From our friends at MASTERPIECE Studio

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2020 to 2021
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Themes (AI-generated): Interviews with leading scientists and mathematicians • Life and work insights • Cutting-edge science and mathematics themes • Neuroscience, quantum physics, AI, biology, cosmology • Academic journeys and explorations

Description (podcaster-provided): The acclaimed mathematician and author Steven Strogatz interviews some of the world's leading scientists about their lives and work.
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Latest episode (2021-May-17 16:00 UTC): Eve Marder on the Crucial Resilience of Neurons

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2020 to 2021
Median: 42 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Interdisciplinary topics • Mathematical predictability • Futurism and predictions • Black holes and astronomy • Biological experiments • Science fiction narratives • Consciousness and AI • Implicit biases • Foundational science concepts

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

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2021
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Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Exploration of science and nature themes • Physics concepts • Music and sound exploration • Unsung scientific heroes • Escapism and diverse planetary topics • Human perception and alliances • Technological innovations

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

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2018 to 2020
Median: 53 minutes
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Themes (AI-generated): History and philosophy of science • Scientific discoveries and misconceptions • Impact of science on society • Guest interviews • Light-hearted explorations of topics • Humorous elements • Science and cultural intersections

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

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25 episodes
2019 to 2020
Median: 21 minutes
Collections: Physics, Math, and AstronomyScience

Themes (AI-generated): Conversations with physicists and mathematicians • Fundamental physics and mathematics interplay • Insights into theories and particle physics • Explorations in cosmology and universe origins • Notable scientific figures interviewed

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.
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Latest episode (2020-Apr-02 14:09 UTC): The Universe Speaks in Numbers: Phil Anderson interviewed by Graham Farmelo

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102 episodes
2015 to 2020
Median: 38 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science and popular culture exploration • Movies and scientific concepts • Interviews with experts • Ethical and societal implications • Technology and future trends • Mystery and historical analysis

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

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2019 to 2020
Median: 21 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Science concepts • Diversity and inclusion • Environmental challenges • Technological advances • Space exploration • Human experiences and stories • Climate change impacts

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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9 episodes
2007
Median: 26 minutes
Collection: Science

Themes (AI-generated): Discussions with scientists and authors • Science communication • Interviews with notable figures • Space exploration • Primatology research • Stem cell studies • Historical science events • Nobel laureates • Author insights

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