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: 2026-Jan-20 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):
Across these podcasts, the dominant throughline is science and science-adjacent curiosity, presented in a mix of explanatory journalism, expert interviews, long-form narrative reporting, panel discussions, and short “one-idea” segments. A large portion of the content focuses on physics and space: quantum mechanics (including measurement and time), cosmology and black holes, particle physics and future colliders, and ongoing or proposed missions to the Moon, Mars, asteroids, and sample-return targets. Alongside big-picture ideas are episodes that emphasize how science actually gets done—through models, inference, uncertainty, instrumentation, and the limits of what can be measured or verified.
Biology and medicine are another major pillar. These podcasts frequently cover neuroscience (memory, consciousness, brain development, organoids), reproduction and aging (fertility timelines, menopause, hormone therapy, longevity), and public health topics such as vaccine schedules, influenza, pollution policy, and emerging or neglected diseases. Several episodes foreground ethical and societal questions: genetic testing and “enhancement,” AI’s role in research and employment, misinformation and perception, and how policy choices affect health outcomes and scientific institutions.
Earth and environmental science appear repeatedly, including climate change, ozone recovery, microplastics exposure and measurement concerns, ice cores as climate archives, sea level rise, wildfire preparedness, and the geopolitics of resources (rare earth elements, oil, and mining-driven relocation). Technology coverage extends from AI foundation models and robotics to batteries, fusion, and the infrastructure costs—especially energy demand—of modern computation.
Natural history and animal behavior provide a lighter but substantial strand: parasites influencing host behavior, urban wildlife adaptation, insect life cycles, bird migration physiology, unusual species traits, and conservation or restoration projects. Cultural and historical angles also recur, including profiles of scientists, the history of measurement systems, and explorations of how science intersects with film, folklore, and “magic” as a tool for studying attention and deception.
Overall, these podcasts span foundational concepts, current research findings, and the human and political contexts that shape scientific knowledge.
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A Moment of ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1532 episodes 2013 to 2026 Median: 2 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): bite-sized science explainers • animal behavior and ecology • brain, perception, sleep, memory • human health and medicine • evolution and genetics • climate and Earth systems • space/planetary science • food and everyday chemistry • research methods and replication 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 (2026-Jan-20 17:00 UTC): Stinky Cheese |
Stuff To Blow Your MindProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 2998 episodes 2010 to 2026 Median: 48 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and culture of mind/body quirks • Mythology, monsters, personified death • Folklore and holiday traditions • Nature curiosities (trees, squirrels, blubber) • Weirdhouse Cinema deep-dives into sci‑fi, horror, cult films and TV classics 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 (2026-Jan-20 11:00 UTC): From the Vault: Pretend Play, Part 5 |
The Quanta PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 314 episodes 2015 to 2026 Median: 19 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): frontier science and math • quantum physics, gravity, entanglement • breakthroughs in proofs, conjectures, complexity • AI/LLMs safety, alignment, NLP, cryptography • neuroscience, sleep, memory, metabolism • Earth and climate dynamics, tipping points • evolution and sensory biology • astrophysics, black holes, early universe 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 (2026-Jan-20 11:00 UTC): Does Dad's Fitness Make Its Way Into Sperm? |
Science FridayProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1222 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 33 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science news and explanations • Space exploration, comets, asteroids, physics • Climate, clean energy, wildfires, glaciers • Health: infectious disease, vaccines, cancer, neuroscience • Wildlife evolution, conservation, invasive species • AI/robots, language, sound, food science, quirky research 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 (2026-Jan-20 11:00 UTC): States Expected To See More ‘Anti-Science’ Bills This Year |
NOVA PresentsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 59 episodes 2020 to 2026 Median: 27 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientist interviews and explainers • cosmology: Big Bang, dark energy, Hubble tension, black holes, gravitational waves • astrobiology: Mars biosignatures, extremophiles, exoplanets • evolution/genetics: fossils, venom, de-extinction, animal communication • neuroscience: consciousness, motivation, fame • AI: deepfakes, jobs • climate/energy/health tech 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 (2026-Jan-20 11:00 UTC): Introducing NOVA Remix |
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary UniverseProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 776 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 48 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Accessible science explainers • Astrophysics/cosmology: black holes, Big Bang, singularities, rogue planets, magnetism, relativity • Particle/quantum physics • Biology/medicine: parasites, vectors, vaccines, aging, menopause, microplastics • Scientific process and ethics • Listener Q&A 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 (2026-Jan-20 10:05 UTC): Can quantum measurements change the past? |
The Life ScientificProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 347 episodes 2011 to 2026 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientist interviews • climate change, carbon budgets, CO2 capture • brain, senses, neurodiversity, disorders • genomics, viruses, vaccines • astrophysics, cosmology, black holes • AI, data, complex systems • engineering, materials, quantum tech • ecology, evolution, palaeontology, archaeology, forensics 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 (2026-Jan-20 09:30 UTC): Tony Juniper on parrots, princes and environmental protection |
New Books in ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 875 episodes 2008 to 2026 Median: 58 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): scholar interviews on new science books • cosmology/black holes/early universe • evolution, origins of life, animal behavior • neuroscience of mind, navigation, balance, nature and health • AI, machine learning, data literacy • philosophy of science, probability, emergence • science-history intersections with war, forensics, colonialism 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 (2026-Jan-20 09:00 UTC): Giuseppe Longo and Adam Nocek, "The Organism Is a Theory: Giuseppe Longo on Biology, Mathematics, and AI" (U Minnesota Press, 2026) |
Brains On! Science podcast for kidsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 391 episodes 2013 to 2026 Median: 29 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Kids science Q&A • animal behavior and communication • space and planets • human body, health, and neurodiversity • technology and materials (metal, paper, internet, solar, sound recording) • weather, wildfires, climate • recurring mystery sounds, games 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 (2026-Jan-20 08:30 UTC): Totally Slothsome: All about sloths |
Short WaveProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1421 episodes 2019 to 2026 Median: 12 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): quick science explainers • space and astronomy discoveries • climate change, ecosystems, disasters • health and medicine updates • brain, behavior, sleep, mental health • technology impacts, AI data centers • evolution, fossils, microbes, animals • math and policy debates 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 (2026-Jan-20 08:00 UTC): Is ‘The Pitt’ accurate? Medical experts weigh in |
The Naked Scientists PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1221 episodes 2005 to 2026 Median: 55 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science news and breakthroughs • Vaccines, infectious disease, antimicrobial resistance • Cancer, neuroscience, genetics, transplants • Climate, weather forecasting, conservation • Space, astronomy, quantum physics • AI, cybersecurity, surveillance ethics • Archaeology, fossils, evolution 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 (2026-Jan-20 05:44 UTC): Generation New Era: The UK's new birth cohort study |
Science WeeklyProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 299 episodes 2023 to 2026 Median: 17 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and environment news • Climate policy, heatwaves, plastics, biodiversity • Health and medicine research: ageing, dementia, autism, infectious disease • Nutrition and wellness myth-busting • Psychology and cognition • AI impacts • Space discoveries • Research integrity Description (podcaster-provided): Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news Latest episode (2026-Jan-20 05:00 UTC): Is your body really full of microplastics? |
The Rest Is ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 19 episodes 2025 to 2026 Median: 37 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): physics oddities: gravity, magnetism, acoustic levitation • math and logic puzzles, probability, randomness • timekeeping and calendars • space science: cosmic rays, Arecibo message • chemistry/biology of smells, tears, water • music psychology and memory 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 (2026-Jan-20 00:05 UTC): Why Your Brain Sees Patterns in Randomness |
DiscoveryProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 825 episodes 2010 to 2026 Median: 26 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science exploration • physicist and scientist interviews • quantum, cosmology, gravity • genetics, stem cells, disease • AI/data/complexity • climate, heat, water • wildlife biology, conservation • medicine, surgery, anatomy • science-history pioneers Description (podcaster-provided): Explorations in the world of science. Latest episode (2026-Jan-19 21:00 UTC): Frontiers of Earth Science |
Science with SabineProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 148 episodes 2023 to 2026 Median: 22 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Weekly science news digest • physics/cosmology: quantum foundations, dark matter, black holes, string theory • energy tech: nuclear (fusion, thorium), renewables, batteries • AI impacts, consciousness, quantum computing • climate risks, geoengineering, academia/science-policy controversies Description (podcaster-provided): Science news and updates from Sabine Hossenfelder. As simple as possible, but not any simpler. Latest episode (2026-Jan-19 17:25 UTC): Weekly Digest: Finally a Use for String Theory and more |
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and IdeasProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 410 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 80 minutes Collections: Philosophy • Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): physics/cosmology: quantum foundations, field theory, neutrinos, dark energy, Big Bang, exoplanets • mind/philosophy: consciousness, meaning, rationality, probability • society/tech: AI/neural nets, misinformation, polarization, universities/research • culture/biology: music math, medicine/aging, microbes, oceans 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 (2026-Jan-19 13:00 UTC): 341 | Stewart Brand on Maintenance as an Organizing Principle |
Science QuicklyProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1877 episodes 2014 to 2026 Median: 3 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science news roundups • public health, vaccines, infectious disease • AI, algorithms, tech trends • climate change, extreme weather • space exploration, cosmology • wildlife biology, conservation • medicine, neuroscience, psychology, microbiome 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 (2026-Jan-19 10:50 UTC): EPA weakens air pollution rules, cancer survival soars, and NASA evacuates astronauts |
Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa MariaProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 586 episodes 2014 to 2026 Median: 66 minutes Collections: SciPhi-Adjacent • Science Themes (AI-generated): science-author interviews • environment, climate, geology, fossils, space • medicine, public health, neuroscience, psychology • race, gender, reproduction • misinformation, persuasion, technology • history, photography, play, education • animals, conservation 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 (2026-Jan-19 09:04 UTC): Corporate Sex Cult w/ Ellen Huet |
People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science CareersProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 300 episodes 2020 to 2026 Median: 42 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientist interviews • Research across biomedicine, ecology, evolution, Earth/space science, physics • Topics: cancer, neuroscience, gene editing, stem cells, microbiomes, conservation, climate change, tectonics, quantum computing • Career paths, setbacks, mentorship 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 (2026-Jan-19 08:00 UTC): 848: Exploring Molecular Entomology from Pervasive Pests to Plastic-Eating Caterpillars - Dr. Bryan Cassone |
Big Picture ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 659 episodes 2006 to 2026 Median: 54 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): space science, planets, Mars, SETI, telescopes • climate change, rivers, hurricanes, Amazon, Arctic • biology, animal behavior, language, senses, insects • medicine, infectious disease, bioengineering • chemistry, materials, energy • Skeptic Check debunking pseudoscience, AI, health fads 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 (2026-Jan-19 05:05 UTC): Where the Wind Blows |
The Skeptics' Guide to the UniverseProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1072 episodes 2005 to 2026 Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science news analysis • Critical thinking, logical fallacies • Debunking pseudoscience, conspiracies, paranormal • AI and consciousness • Medicine, vaccines, public health • Space, astronomy, physics • Listener Q&A, games and quizzes 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 (2026-Jan-17 14:00 UTC): The Skeptics Guide #1071 - Jan 17 2026 |
This Week in Science – The Kickass Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 50 episodes 2024 to 2026 Median: 110 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): weekly science/tech news roundup • health and medicine: vaccines, COVID, Alzheimer’s, cancer, neuroscience • animals and behavior ecology • space/astronomy and physics • climate, energy, environment and policy • research integrity, misinformation, AI impacts Description (podcaster-provided): The kickass science and technology radio show that delivers an irreverent look at the week in science and technology. Latest episode (2026-Jan-17 02:19 UTC): The Uncertainty of Science |
Quirks and QuarksProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 20 episodes 2025 to 2026 Median: 54 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science news across space, Earth, climate, evolution, animals, fossils • Medicine, microbiome, immunity, toxins • Physics, astronomy, AI, quantum computing • Human behavior, brain, perception • Conservation, environment, technology, ethics 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 (2026-Jan-16 22:10 UTC): The reason chimps can reason, and more… |
The Science ShowProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 250 episodes 2022 to 2026 Median: 54 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Australian science journalism • research debates • climate change, pollution, microplastics • animal behaviour, whales, birds, ants • health: cancer, concussion, autism evidence • space, auroras, astrobiology • quantum physics/biology • archaeology, fossils, science history/biographies 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 (2026-Jan-16 21:00 UTC): Kiruna: The city that moved to make way for a mine |
CrowdScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 476 episodes 2016 to 2026 Median: 30 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Listener-driven science questions • Biology, evolution, animal behaviour • Human psychology, neuroscience, perception • Earth systems, climate, weather engineering • Physics, astronomy, cosmology, quantum • Technology, ethics, future impacts 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 (2026-Jan-16 20:57 UTC): Why do I find silence unbearable? |
Blue DotProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 20 episodes 2025 to 2026 Median: 51 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science interviews • Space exploration, astronomy, black holes, James Webb telescope • SETI, Fermi Paradox, science in film • Earthquakes, tsunamis, tectonics • Environmental conservation, restoration, pollinators • Regenerative agriculture, permaculture • California natural history, trees, landscapes • Disasters, Titan submersible • Prehistoric sites • Exploration, wildlife history • Fly fishing 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 (2026-Jan-16 18:46 UTC): Best of Blue Dot: Understanding the earthquake and tsunami hazards of California's North Coast with Lori Dengler |
RadiolabProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 635 episodes 2006 to 2026 Median: 39 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Investigative science stories •Neuroscience, reproduction, aging •AI and computing history •Physics, astronomy, quantum ideas •Ecology, sharks, deep sea life •US law, free speech, Supreme Court •Music, culture, activism 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 (2026-Jan-16 15:00 UTC): The Punchline |
Nature PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 856 episodes 2014 to 2026 Median: 25 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Weekly science journalism • breakthroughs across astronomy, climate, biology, medicine • AI research impacts and safety • genetics, evolution, ancient DNA/archaeology • space exploration • new materials, robotics, engineering • research integrity, policy, misinformation 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 (2026-Jan-16 14:08 UTC): Briefing Chat: Can NASA return rocks from Mars? And why dogs have long ears |
The world, the universe and usProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 408 episodes 2020 to 2026 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science news roundup • climate crisis, tipping points, policy • space exploration, Mars life, astronomy • genetics, evolution, microbiome • neuroscience, consciousness, sleep • health tech, vaccines, cancer, weight-loss drugs • AI, ethics, society • animal behaviour, communication 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 (2026-Jan-16 13:23 UTC): Rutger Bregman on the crisis of moral ambition; Why primates have same-sex relationships; Living longer is easier than you think; Bizarre method to fight climate change |
Unexpected ElementsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 309 episodes 2019 to 2026 Median: 53 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science news explained • Medicine and health (sleep, ageing, IVF, fasting) • Animals and evolution • Climate, storms, floods, dust, ice • Space and physics • Tech/AI/biometrics • Culture-linked science (art, music, trends, love) 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 (2026-Jan-16 10:00 UTC): Science down under |
The Story ColliderProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 700 episodes 2012 to 2026 Median: 27 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Personal science storytelling • research, medicine, technology, environment • mental health, disability, identity • ethics, policy, misinformation • relationships, family, work, education • accidents, survival, resilience • animals, nature, fieldwork 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 (2026-Jan-16 05:00 UTC): Choice: Stories about struggling to make the right call |
BBC Inside ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 635 episodes 2013 to 2026 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Weekly science news and explainers • Climate change, energy, plastics, oceans, wildlife • Space, cosmology, Mars life, telescopes • Medicine: gene therapy, HIV, vaccines, autism • AI, policy, geopolitics, ethics • Earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires Description (podcaster-provided): A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world. Latest episode (2026-Jan-15 21:00 UTC): Why is Nasa sending people around the moon? |
Cool Science RadioProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 20 episodes 2025 to 2026 Median: 26 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and technology breakthroughs • AI, microchips, markets, human-centered design • Energy, batteries, grid efficiency • Biology, genetics, medicine, mental health • Space, evolution, exoplanets, satellites • Climate, geoscience, ecology, plastics • Robotics, quantum computing 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 (2026-Jan-15 19:16 UTC): The Great Salt Lake and the oldest stories of life |
Science Magazine PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 622 episodes 2013 to 2026 Median: 27 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science news and commentary • biology, medicine, genomics, neuroscience • climate, environment, conservation, pollution • space, astronomy, exoplanets, asteroids • physics, quantum, materials • archaeology, evolution, ancient DNA • AI, robotics, technology policy Description (podcaster-provided): Weekly podcasts from Science Magazine, the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary. Latest episode (2026-Jan-15 19:00 UTC): Reversing ecological destruction in the Galápagos, and finally mapping Antarctica’s surface |
Science VsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 314 episodes 2016 to 2026 Median: 35 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science-backed debunks of health, diet, and wellness claims • psychology and brain topics: memory, ADHD, social media, manifesting • AI impacts: learning, relationships, environment • public health, vaccines, outbreaks • climate, microplastics, reproduction and sex science 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 (2026-Jan-15 10:00 UTC): Vaccines: Does Europe Do Them Better? |
Well... That’s InterestingProfile • RSS • Apple Podcasts 384 episodes 2020 to 2026 Median: 31 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Weird science storytelling • astronomy discoveries • animal behavior and ecology • archaeology and ancient history • extreme medical cases • quirky experiments • climate and conservation solutions • art/chemistry deterioration • social-history detours 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 (2026-Jan-15 05:00 UTC): Ep. 263: First UK Patient To Have Tumor Removed Through An Eye Socket + Toddler Accidentally Eats Gonorrhea From A Lab Dish |
Lost Women of ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 141 episodes 2021 to 2026 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): overlooked women scientists’ biographies • medical and health breakthroughs • cancer genetics, tamoxifen, thalidomide • DNA, astronomy, radioactivity • wartime physics • computing inclusion • public health, epidemiology, reproductive rights • racism and recognition disputes • Spanish adaptations 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 (2026-Jan-15 03:00 UTC): Layers of Brilliance |
UnexplainableProfile • RSS • Apple Podcasts 256 episodes 2021 to 2026 Median: 27 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientific mysteries, frontiers and unknowns • Brain, behavior, perception, sound and silence • Health, medicine, nutrition myths • Climate, geoengineering, energy, oceans • Evolution, animals, parasites • Space, astronomy, dark energy • Ethics, genetics, science policy 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 (2026-Jan-14 09:00 UTC): It's not all bad |
Ologies with Alie WardProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 490 episodes 2017 to 2026 Median: 71 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science interviews with experts • animals, plants, ecology, conservation • space/planets, hurricanes, hydrology • microbiome, diet, food science • neuropsychology, ADHD/OCD/MS/Long Covid • ethics, law, AI, social change, culture/history 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 (2026-Jan-14 08:00 UTC): Marmotology (GROUNDHOGS) with Daniel Blumstein |
Probably ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 604 episodes 2012 to 2026 Median: 73 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Comedian-led science news banter • space/exoplanets, asteroids, black holes • animal behavior/evolution/paleontology • medicine & public health, vaccines, aging • psychology & cognition • AI/tech/quantum computing • odd scientific studies and pop-culture tangents 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 (2026-Jan-13 20:20 UTC): Episode 591 - Imaan Hadchiti |
The Stephen Wolfram PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 517 episodes 2017 to 2026 Median: 79 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Unscripted Q&A on computational thinking • AI/LLMs, ethics, regulation, privacy • future tech: quantum, robotics, bioengineering • physics/cosmology foundations • history of science/computing • innovation, entrepreneurship, productivity • learning/education • consciousness, minds, alien intelligence 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 (2026-Jan-12 22:19 UTC): The Unification of Mathematics, Metamathematics and Physics |
Into the Impossible With Brian KeatingProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 580 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 63 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): Cosmology and cosmic origins • Big Bang alternatives, CMB telescopes • Particle physics and dark matter detection • AI in science and math • Interstellar objects, aliens/UAP skepticism • Science culture, funding, academia debates 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 (2026-Jan-12 16:30 UTC): Is the Universe Random or Deterministic, or Neither? (ft. Andrew Jaffe) |
PNAS Science SessionsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 412 episodes 2019 to 2026 Median: 6 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): cutting-edge research across climate, ecology, evolution, genetics, neuroscience, public health • air pollution, wildfire smoke, climate risks, Arctic change • animal behavior, conservation, disease spread • physics/mathematical modeling • science policy, inequality, education 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 (2026-Jan-12 14:00 UTC): Secrets of Earth's climate in six-million-year-old ice |
Tumble Science Podcast for KidsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 279 episodes 2015 to 2026 Median: 18 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Kid-friendly science stories • listener questions • animals, plants, fungi, microbes • space and physics • Earth science, weather, volcanoes • evolution, fossils, dinosaurs • environment and conservation • learning, games, inventions, accessibility • gross biology and sound science 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 (2026-Jan-09 05:00 UTC): The Science of Fungi |
Curious CasesProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 165 episodes 2016 to 2026 Median: 29 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): listener questions explained with science • physics/space/quantum/relativity • chemistry/materials (ice, gold, diamonds, fungi) • biology/evolution/animal behaviour • brain, perception, memory, pain, sleep • health/microbes/allergies • probability, psychology, everyday phenomena Description (podcaster-provided): Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science! Latest episode (2026-Jan-02 08:55 UTC): Frosty Fractals |
The Origins Podcast with Lawrence KraussProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 145 episodes 2019 to 2025 Median: 99 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): physics and cosmology news, particle physics, quantum computing, space missions, origins-of-life chemistry • scientific thinking and hype-debunking • culture wars in academia, free speech, DEI • polarization, democracy, religion • technology, social media psychology, AI • geopolitics, conflict, nuclear weapons • immigration and human rights 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-31 19:26 UTC): What's New in Science With Sabine and Lawrence| New Year's Edition: Big ideas, precision measurements, and prebiotic molecules. |
FQxI PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 113 episodes 2012 to 2025 Median: 41 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): foundational physics news reviews • quantum theory interpretations, time’s arrow, causality • cosmology: dark energy, Hubble tension, black holes • physics of life, consciousness, free will • quantum thermodynamics, information • science publishing, peer review, equity issues Description (podcaster-provided): Physics podcast from the Foundational Questions Institute (FQxI) Latest episode (2025-Dec-31 00:00 UTC): The Year in Physics Review 2025 |
The Infinite Monkey CageProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 239 episodes 2009 to 2025 Median: 42 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science comedy panel • astronomy, planets, aliens, space settlement • Earth systems: ice, poles, clouds, deep Earth • biology, evolution, animal behaviour • genetics, reproduction, de-extinction • physics: light, fusion, particles • technology, ethics, cyber, brain-computer interfaces • materials, maths, history of science 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): Expert-led science explanations • climate change, Anthropocene, glaciers, biodiversity loss, extinction • genetics/de-extinction, conservation • space astronomy: black holes, solar flares, space weather, space junk • computing/quantum • human mind, consciousness, belief, language • health, vaccines, diet, drugs 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 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 curiosities • scientific frauds, credit disputes • Nobel/Ig Nobel culture • medicine, public health, epidemics, drug regulation • evolution, taxonomy controversies • war, Nazis, espionage • astronomy, eclipses, comets • archaeology, mummies • psychology, mass hysteria, true-crime adjacent mysteries 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 |
Science In ActionProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 335 episodes 2019 to 2025 Median: 30 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): weekly science news • climate change impacts • earthquakes/tsunamis/extremes • infectious disease, vaccines, antivirals • AI in biotech/biosecurity • space missions, astronomy, black holes • conservation, ecology, oceans • neuroscience, genetics, health policy • technology, chips, quantum computing 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, sociology of science • knowledge production, experimentation, modelling, measurement • trust, expertise, objectivity, values • replication, open science • science communication, controversies • gender equality, fatherhood policy • medicine, psychiatry, public health 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): Researcher interviews • climate change science, denial, communication • wildfires, water scarcity, crop yields, insurance • ecology, evolution, mutualism, wolves • ocean bioluminescence • health impacts • NASA funding • religion, bias, DEI, political rhetoric 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): Lightly competitive science trivia and tangents • Space exploration and astronomy • Human anatomy, hygiene, poop/pee • Earth elements and weather • Chemistry and materials • Tech futures: AI, robots, machine learning • Cancer research and detection • Patreon Q&A, lightning rounds, games, movie commentaries 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): research interviews on big questions • math & theoretical physics (cosmology, gravity, black holes, quantum information) • computer science/AI, cryptography, error correction • evolution, ecology, life sciences, neuroscience, medicine • modeling complex systems, climate, prediction 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): scientific concepts and discoveries • evolution, ecology, biodiversity • physics and astronomy, planets, stars, relativity, quantum theory • microbiology and cell biology • history of science, key scientists, instruments and expeditions 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): Science news and analysis • Health and medicine: infectious disease, vaccines, cancer, obesity, mental health • AI and technology impacts • Space and astrophysics • Climate, energy, pollution • Animals, evolution, archaeology • Scientist interviews 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): AI/LLMs and intelligence definitions • intelligence assessment in humans, animals, machines • language–thought links • infant learning vs machine learning • AI alignment/sustainability • origins/identifying life, scaling laws, biodiversity • collective behavior, complex systems, governance/economics 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): 90-second science explainers • astronomy and space exploration (eclipses, asteroids, black holes, Apollo, Chang’e) • biology and wildlife (cockroaches, kissing bug, sponges, tigers, polar bears) • human body and health (hand anatomy, measles, alcohol) • technology and history (5G, WWII advances, science fiction/Star Trek) 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: 38 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and culture interviews • Books and ideas • Physics and quantum theory • Space, Mars audio, moons, exoplanets • Biology: plants, marine acoustics, ecosystems • Psychology of adolescence • Climate communication • Racism and health • AI bias • Menstruation science • Sci‑fi and science TV 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): Tech news and analysis • Generative AI, robotics, model transparency, energy use • Disinformation, internet extremism, platform governance • Public health and biotech • Space exploration • Climate, clean energy, infrastructure resilience • Ecology discoveries 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): Scientific uncertainty, overconfidence, intellectual humility • perception and cognition limits • immersive nature soundscapes, national parks, wildlife • conservation and climate impacts • emerging technologies, AI, computing history • medicine, pandemics, health ethics and inequities • space and science history 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 research, technology and policy • conservation, biodiversity, rewilding, citizen science • space/astronomy, meteorites, origins of life • health/biomedicine: epigenetics, cancer, eyes, joints, trauma • First Nations knowledge, equity, ethics, science communication 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 frontiers • quantum mechanics, information, computing • cosmology: Big Bang, dark energy, universe’s fate • black holes, Event Horizon Telescope • particle physics, quantum field theory, quantum gravity • scientist motivations, careers, equity, communication 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): long-form science interviews • ecology, climate change, conservation • human biology: sex, menstruation, vaginas, poop • neuroscience, emotions, music • pandemics, vaccines • genetics, archaeology, migration history • physics, materials, surfaces • science books, nerd culture 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): behind-the-scenes invention stories • transportation and space tech • internet tools and standards • AI, deepfakes, digital trust • health, genetics, vaccines, wearables • climate, biodiversity, conservation solutions • design of everyday innovations 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 Q&A with experts • COVID-19 vaccines variants long COVID public health • space exploration Mars asteroids UFOs black holes • climate policy environment plastics • food chemistry GMOs lab-grown meat • evolution anthropology parasites • behavior happiness humor exercise neuroscience • sound mysteries nanotech timekeeping science in culture 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): climate change mitigation, carbon removal, geoengineering • ocean ecology, plankton, microbes, dead zones, marine reserves • genetics, synthetic DNA, protein design, vaccines, stem cells • astronomy, black holes, galaxies, aliens, Moon origins • science policy, bias, communication • animal behavior, biodiversity, conservation • medical tech, personalized medicine, humanitarian health • pollution monitoring, plastic-eating bacteria 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 explainers blending biology, medicine and health diagnostics • physics of everyday phenomena • astronomy and space events • earth systems, volcanoes and tsunamis • genetics, evolution and animals • vaccines and infection science • technology and AI 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 news and interviews • space/astronomy and asteroids • climate change, energy, transportation • evolution, paleontology, insects, ecology • science communication, policy, ethics • pop-culture science, books, movies • humor, skepticism, pseudoscience 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): wildlife science storytelling • animal behavior, senses, communication • conservation, extinction, climate change • field expeditions, hidden ecosystems • bioacoustics and immersive soundscapes • human–nature relationships, culture, myth, technology-inspired research 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 & philosophy of physics • ancient Greek natural philosophy (Presocratics, metaphysics, logic) • early cosmology, atoms, elements, time & change • Babylonian math/astronomy • modern physics origins (photoelectric effect, quantized light) • solar spectroscopy & spectroscopes • diversity in STEM/Nobel statistics • women in scientific history 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): Scientist interviews • mathematics and physics frontiers • neuroscience, genetics, microbiology • quantum computing, string theory • black holes, cosmology • chaos, complexity, modeling • AI, algorithms, social justice • cancer, anesthesia • evolution and behavior 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/physics concepts: chaos, predictability limits, black holes • Futurism and technology forecasting • Consciousness, AI, intelligence • Neuroscience/neuropharmacology and unusual animal behavior • Implicit bias, atrocities, social psychology • Science fiction, war history, personal resilience story 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: 19 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science escapism • nature and animal behaviour • human perception, sound and music • physics and cosmology • chemistry and elements • maths concepts • space exploration • psychology of flow • overlooked scientists • emerging technology 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 and philosophy of science • origins of scientific ideas and methods • social impacts of technology • health, medicine, and biology debates • aesthetics in theories and nature • science culture and symbols 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): Interviews with leading physicists/mathematicians • maths–physics interplay • quantum field theory, gauge theory • string theory, membranes • particle physics Standard Model, Higgs, scattering amplitudes • gravity, black holes, spacetime • cosmology, multiverse • philosophy/history of science 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): pop-culture science explainers • future tech: invisibility, cyborgs, VR, mind-uploading, cryonics • medicine/neuroscience: pain, sleep, dementia, regeneration, hypnosis, meditation • environment/climate hazards: PFAS, waste, geoengineering, volcanoes, ice ages, extinction • space, nukes, cybersecurity, encryption, maths, intelligence, evolution/animal biology, ethics 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): accessible science research conversations • diversity and inclusion impacts • healthcare equity • groundwater use and pollution • climate change, drought, resiliency • robots and automation • perception and vision science • astrobiology, search for extraterrestrial life • wildfire decision-making 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): Scientist and science-communicator interviews • popular science books and influences • space exploration, Mars rovers, astronaut experiences • environmental science • stem cell research • primatology and animal behavior • medical research and philosophy 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 |