A curated collection of general science podcasts. Also see the Physics, Math, and Astronomy Podcast Collection and the SciPhi-Adjacent Podcast Collection.
Updated: 2026-Mar-24 17:11 UTC. Podcasts listed: 92. 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 collectively focus on explaining science and its implications, blending reporting, interviews, and curiosity-driven Q&A. A major thread is space and physics: cosmic expansion, black holes, dark matter, exoplanets, supernovae, radio astronomy, asteroids and planetary defense, the prospects for life beyond Earth, and the practical realities of returning to the Moon or living in space. Several episodes also explore how scientific ideas develop over time, from classic medical and evolutionary debates to the role of historical artifacts and archives in updating modern research.
Health and biology are equally prominent. Topics include cancer risks and screening, antibiotic resistance and emerging pathogens, vaccines and public health policy, brain and behavior (sleep, deception, pleasure, consciousness, sensory perception), genetics and bioethics, and unusual physiological phenomena. Ecology and the environment recur across scales, from groundwater depletion, rivers and deltas, coral reef restoration, and wildlife conservation to climate change impacts such as warming trends, heat waves, and shifting lake ice.
Artificial intelligence appears both as a tool and a subject of scrutiny: its energy and water footprint, bias and surveillance concerns, use in warfare, effects on creativity and mathematics, and reliability problems such as misinformation and “hallucinations.” Alongside mainstream science coverage, some podcasts emphasize skepticism and critical thinking by assessing extraordinary claims, debunking hoaxes and misconceptions, and examining how evidence is generated and communicated.
Many episodes aim for accessibility, including kid-oriented explanations, short news digests, and listener mail segments, often using everyday questions—smells, squeaky shoes, animal behavior, food, and technology—to introduce deeper scientific principles.
A Moment of ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1577 episodes 2013 to 2026 Median: 2 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): bite-sized science explainers • animal behavior, senses, camouflage, social bonds • ecology, evolution, climate-change impacts • geology, rivers, ice ages • human biology, sleep, cognition • physics, optics, sound, Mars exploration • food and microbes 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-Mar-24 16:00 UTC): Describing Smells |
Big Ideas LabProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 50 episodes 2024 to 2026 Median: 18 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): LLNL research and operations • national security, nuclear deterrence, stockpile modernization • lasers, NIF, fusion energy • supercomputing, AI, quantum computing • space science, dark matter, neutrinos, planetary defense • forensics, manufacturing, drones, climate and earthquake modeling Description (podcaster-provided): Your exploration inside Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Hear untold stories, meet boundary-pushing pioneers and get unparalleled access to groundbreaking science and technology. From national security challenges to computing revolutions, discover the innovations that are shaping tomorrow, today. Latest episode (2026-Mar-24 11:00 UTC): Energetic Materials |
Science FridayProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1271 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 29 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and technology news • genetics, neuroscience, mental health • vaccines, infectious disease, public health policy • climate, wildfires, water, renewables • spaceflight, physics • data privacy, AI deepfakes • animal behavior, evolution • food and health 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-Mar-24 10:00 UTC): The secret powers of flowers |
The Quanta PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 328 episodes 2015 to 2026 Median: 19 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): frontier science and math • quantum mechanics foundations, entanglement, particles • mathematical physics: fluids, waves, knots, geometry, number theory • AI/LLMs: representations, alignment, jailbreaks • cryptography, complexity, algorithms, game theory • biology and neuroscience: memory, sleep, senses, epigenetics • Earth, climate, ecosystems, tipping points • cosmology and astrophysics 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-Mar-24 10:00 UTC): Uniting a Century of Digital and Analog Astronomy |
Stuff To Blow Your MindProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 3052 episodes 2010 to 2026 Median: 48 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science curiosities, neurological phenomena, hallucinations • mythology, Greco-Roman mystery cults, death personifications • space geology (Io), speculative catastrophes • creature/monster lore in comics and media • horror/sci-fi cinema deep-dives • odd inventions, food, animal culture 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-Mar-24 10:00 UTC): The Saguaro, Part 2 |
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary UniverseProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 795 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 48 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Accessible deep-dive science explainers • Physics & cosmology: black holes, singularities, Big Bang, quantum time/entanglement, magnetism, least action, relativity • Space/astro: moons, rogue worlds, cosmic rays, probes • Biology/medicine: evolution, aging, menopause, parasites, vaccines, disease ecology • Listener Q&A format 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-Mar-24 09:05 UTC): To swill or to smell: How John Snow determined the cause of cholera |
SkeptoidProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1061 episodes 2006 to 2026 Median: 13 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): scientific skepticism • debunking urban legends, paranormal/ghosts/UFOs, conspiracy theories • historical mysteries, archaeology, dating methods • health/wellness myths, alternative medicine, nutrition • risk, hazards, technology, advertising/media psychology Description (podcaster-provided): The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006. Latest episode (2026-Mar-24 09:00 UTC): Skeptoid #1033: Skeptifying BBC's Uncanny |
Brains On! Science podcast for kidsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 401 episodes 2013 to 2026 Median: 29 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): kid-friendly science Q&A • animals and ecosystems • human body/health • materials and technology • sound and music science • space and weather • myths/hoaxes and critical thinking • psychology and social trends • mystery sound 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-Mar-24 07:30 UTC): Hoax Hunters: What is the Bermuda Triangle |
Short WaveProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1330 episodes 2019 to 2026 Median: 12 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Bite-sized science explainers • Climate change impacts, ecosystems, wildlife • Space and astronomy mysteries • Human brain, behavior, mental health • Medicine, vaccines, drugs, microbiology • Technology, AI, robotics, quantum research • Physics behind sports and weather prediction 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-Mar-24 07:00 UTC): The world has a groundwater problem. Can we solve it? |
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, Cop summits, degrowth vs green growth • health and medicine explainers • nutrition, hormones, supplements • neuroscience, sleep, dreams • AI impacts • biodiversity, invasives, microplastics • space discoveries Description (podcaster-provided): Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news Latest episode (2026-Mar-24 06:39 UTC): What sets human consciousness apart from AI? |
The Rest Is ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 38 episodes 2025 to 2026 Median: 44 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): quirky science-and-math deep dives • physics/astronomy: gravity, reentry, magnetism, black holes, cosmic rays, aliens • probability/randomness/logic puzzles • neuroscience/psychology: boredom, self-location, smell, tears • evolution/biology • data-driven sports optimization 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-Mar-24 00:05 UTC): Paradoxes Of Infinity |
Science with SabineProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 156 episodes 2023 to 2026 Median: 22 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): physics and cosmology news • quantum mechanics, gravity, time, string theory • dark matter/energy, black holes, universe anomalies • quantum computing limits/breakthroughs, cryptography • AI progress, risks, scientific integrity • nuclear fusion, reactors, renewables, climate impacts Description (podcaster-provided): Science news and updates from Sabine Hossenfelder. As simple as possible, but not any simpler. Latest episode (2026-Mar-23 23:54 UTC): Weekly Digest: Physicists Say They’ve Discovered A Secret About The Vacuum and more |
DiscoveryProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 834 episodes 2010 to 2026 Median: 26 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): scientist profiles • neuroscience and sensory perception • genetics, stem cells, diagnostics • quantum physics, AI, complex systems • space/planetary and Earth science • climate change, heat, water • wildlife, evolution, conservation • archaeology, forensics, public health policy Description (podcaster-provided): Explorations in the world of science. Latest episode (2026-Mar-23 21:00 UTC): Superbugs: Resistance Rising Part 1 |
Into the Impossible With Brian KeatingProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 593 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 64 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): physics & cosmology debates • AI/LLMs mathematics, ethics • consciousness, VR, simulation • aliens/UFOs, interstellar objects • scientific skepticism, funding, academia • genetics, evolution, bioengineering • space hazards, dark matter, particle physics 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-Mar-23 20:11 UTC): There's a New Law of Nature — And It Changes Everything We Know About Life |
The Origins Podcast with Lawrence KraussProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 148 episodes 2019 to 2026 Median: 99 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): Physics thinking tools • cosmology, dark matter, quantum mechanics, particle physics • AI and technology hype • origins of life, evolution, biology • science vs pseudoscience • culture wars, academia, free speech • politics, polarization, diplomacy 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 (2026-Mar-23 16:00 UTC): Katie Herzog: The Science Behind Drinking To Get Sober |
PNAS Science SessionsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 416 episodes 2019 to 2026 Median: 6 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): PNAS research interviews •Climate change, weather, Arctic erosion, lake deoxygenation •Air pollution, equity •AI sustainability, climate-risk planning •Genetics/evolution: dogs, primates, humans, rhinos •Disease modeling, vaccines •Animal behavior, neuroscience, biomechanics 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-Mar-23 13:00 UTC): Reconstructing extinct species' sense of smell |
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and IdeasProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 419 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 80 minutes Collections: Philosophy • Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): Physics & cosmology: dark energy, Big Bang, exoplanets, neutrinos, multiverse •Quantum foundations, QFT •Probability, rationality, game theory •Consciousness, cognition, AI/neural nets •Evolution, biology, medicine, microbes •Liberalism, democracy, misinformation, universities 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-Mar-23 11:42 UTC): 348 | Jessica Riskin on Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Life as Creative Agency |
Behind The Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 118 episodes 2023 to 2026 Median: 61 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Philippine research stories • disasters: typhoons, tsunamis, earthquakes, floods • climate, ocean change • AI for cities, forecasts, response • agriculture: pests, crops, fertilizers, biotech • fisheries, coral conservation • health, biotech, physics Description (podcaster-provided): Every research paper holds more than just data. It carries years of dedication, sleepless nights, and setbacks. Behind The Science Podcast takes you beyond the published pages and into the real stories of discovery. Latest episode (2026-Mar-23 11:00 UTC): Ep116 - Fisheries Resources in the Babuyan Channel |
Science QuicklyProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1904 episodes 2014 to 2026 Median: 3 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science news & policy • AI for conservation, health, society • Spaceflight, Moon/Mars missions • Climate change, pollution • Vaccines, infectious disease, cancer • Brain, mental health, consciousness • Evolution, animal behavior • Food, smell, gut, relationships 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-Mar-23 09:50 UTC): Heat dome, legal win for vaccines, lead-tainted clothes |
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 highlights: microbiomes, genetics, cancer, neuroscience • physics/quantum, astrophysics, materials • climate, extreme weather, water, ecology, conservation • career journeys, mentoring, work–life balance 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-Mar-23 08:00 UTC): 857: Mathematician and Communicator with an Eye for Modeling Cataract Development in Populations Over Time - Dr. Talithia Williams |
UnexplainableProfile • RSS • Apple Podcasts 269 episodes 2021 to 2026 Median: 27 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): scientific mysteries and emerging research • human health: stress, metabolism, diet, medicine controversies • climate and environment: clouds, geoengineering, plastics, ice sheets, rivers • astronomy and astrobiology • animal behavior, evolution, bioethics • sound, music, perception, brain development 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-Mar-23 08:00 UTC): Oliver Sacks's not quite nonfiction |
Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa MariaProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 595 episodes 2014 to 2026 Median: 66 minutes Collections: SciPhi-Adjacent • Science Themes (AI-generated): Science author interviews •geology deep time fossils rivers •biology parasites microbiomes primates animal research •space •public health women’s health •climate toxins conservation •psychology neuroscience language •social economy racism misinformation Description (podcaster-provided): Dr. Cara Santa Maria is a clinical health psychologist, television presenter, and science communicator. Since 2014, her podcast Talk Nerdy has been a place for conversations with interesting people about interesting topics. Latest episode (2026-Mar-23 07:12 UTC): Disagreement w/ Julia Minson |
Big Picture ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 669 episodes 2006 to 2026 Median: 54 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Space exploration, astrobiology, planetary science • Climate change impacts: Arctic thaw, hurricanes, rivers, permafrost • Ecology, conservation, animal behavior/communication • Medicine, biotech, forensics • Materials, chemistry, engineering • Skepticism toward health fads, pseudoscience 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-Mar-23 04:05 UTC): Fantastic-er Voyage |
The Story ColliderProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 710 episodes 2012 to 2026 Median: 27 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Personal science storytelling•STEM identity, race, gender, LGBTQ+•mental health, disability, illness, rare disease•relationships, heartbreak, family•misinformation, pseudoscience, science policy•AI/BCI tech ethics•education, career setbacks•risk, accidents, fieldwork adventures 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-Mar-23 04:00 UTC): Stories of Urban Climate Change |
The World, the Universe and UsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 421 episodes 2020 to 2026 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science news roundup • climate change, tipping points, geoengineering • space exploration, dark matter, aliens • neuroscience, consciousness, sleep • genetics, evolution, ancient humans • health, vaccines, longevity, microbiome • AI, technology, warfare drones 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-Mar-23 01:01 UTC): The Dangerous Bias Shaping the Future of AI |
The Skeptics' Guide to the UniverseProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1081 episodes 2005 to 2026 Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science news and skepticism • Critical thinking, logical fallacies • Debunking misinformation, scams, conspiracies, paranormal/UFO claims • Medicine, vaccines, public health • AI, emerging tech • Space, climate, environment • Listener Q&A, trivia games 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-Mar-21 14:00 UTC): The Skeptics Guide #1080 - Mar 21 2026 |
The Science ShowProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 250 episodes 2022 to 2026 Median: 54 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Australian-focused science news and debate • climate change, forests, CO2, geoengineering • space and astronomy phenomena • human evolution, archaeology, rock art • health risks: skincare, sunscreen, microplastics, cancer • tech and policy impacts: AI energy, social media, science funding • wildlife and behaviour: whales, birds, concussions in sport 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-Mar-20 21:00 UTC): Possums thought to be extinct found in Papua, early Indigenous ingenuity, and how we adjust to ultra-processed food |
CrowdScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 485 episodes 2016 to 2026 Median: 30 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Listener questions answered by scientists • biology, evolution, animal behaviour • human senses, emotions, sleep, cognition, bias • physics, quantum, light, gravity, astronomy • climate, ecosystems, conservation, weather engineering • technology, medical imaging, brain enhancement 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-Mar-20 20:57 UTC): Can I unlock my car using my head? |
Quirks and QuarksProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 26 episodes 2025 to 2026 Median: 54 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science news and curiosities • space/astronomy, planets, dark matter, gravitational waves • climate change, pollution, geoengineering • animal behavior, evolution, fossils • human health, brain, microbiome • AI/technology in research 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-Mar-20 20:10 UTC): A stinky planet full of magma, and more... |
Blue DotProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 20 episodes 2025 to 2026 Median: 51 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science interviews • Climate and ecosystems • California landscapes, Delta, Salish Sea • Wildfire “good fire” and regenerative agriculture • Earthquake/tsunami hazards • Space exploration, NASA history • Astronomy: comets, black holes, JWST • SETI, Fermi Paradox • Titan submersible disaster 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-Mar-20 16:48 UTC): Best of Blue Dot: California's imperiled Delta region |
Nature PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 876 episodes 2014 to 2026 Median: 25 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): weekly science news • biology, neuroscience, health tech • AI in research, ethics, bias • climate change, energy • space, astronomy, quantum physics • archaeology, evolution, animal behaviour 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-Mar-20 14:54 UTC): Briefing Chat: Are scientists funny? The evidence is in — and it's no joke |
RadiolabProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 644 episodes 2006 to 2026 Median: 39 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): investigative science storytelling • brains, consciousness, organoids • AI, internet, algorithms • medicine, reproduction, menopause • evolution, animals, ecology • physics, space, deep-sea light • law, free speech, democracy • 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-Mar-20 14:00 UTC): Staph Retreat |
Unexpected ElementsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 318 episodes 2019 to 2026 Median: 53 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Global science stories tied to current events • biology, animals, ecology, evolution • space, physics, astronomy • psychology, perception, behaviour • technology, AI, biometrics, forensics • climate, weather, oceans, energy • food science, microbes, materials 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-Mar-20 10:00 UTC): In the name of science |
Tumble Science Podcast for KidsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 284 episodes 2015 to 2026 Median: 18 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Kid-driven science questions • animal biology and behavior • evolution, fossils, dinosaurs • space, universe origins, asteroids • Earth systems: volcanoes, hurricanes, earthquakes • ecology, conservation, pollution • human body and senses • experiments, invention, learning 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-Mar-20 08:00 UTC): What's Dark Matter? |
The Naked Scientists PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1238 episodes 2005 to 2026 Median: 55 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science news & breakthroughs•medical research: neurodegeneration, cancer, vaccines, genomics•space & astronomy: missions, debris, cosmology•climate, energy & nuclear policy•AI/tech ethics•ecology, evolution & animal behaviour 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-Mar-20 02:07 UTC): Meningitis in Kent, and sonic hedgehogs |
BBC Inside ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 644 episodes 2013 to 2026 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Weekly science news and controversies • Space exploration, astronomy, cosmology • Climate change, renewables, pollution, plastics, PFAS • Health, vaccines, gene therapy, neurotech • AI, navigation, infrastructure resilience • Evolution, archaeology, wildlife, oceans 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-Mar-19 21:00 UTC): Is quantum computing having its moment? |
Science Magazine PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 631 episodes 2013 to 2026 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science news and commentary•Biomedicine, neuroscience, genetics, infectious disease•Ecology, conservation, climate, pollution•Space, astronomy, planetary science•AI, robotics, materials engineering•Archaeology, ancient DNA, human evolution•Science policy, funding Description (podcaster-provided): Weekly podcasts from Science Magazine, the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary. Latest episode (2026-Mar-19 18:00 UTC): Rethinking the peopling of the Americas, and the best ways to get groundwater back |
Probably ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 611 episodes 2012 to 2026 Median: 73 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Comedian-led science news and oddities • space/exoplanets/astronomy • AI and tech ethics • animal behavior and evolution • medicine/health psychology • quirky experiments, archaeology and physics • pop-culture and comedy-world 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-Mar-19 17:48 UTC): Episode 598 - Matthew Coe |
Cool Science RadioProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 20 episodes 2025 to 2026 Median: 25 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and technology developments • Geology, landscapes, seismology • Environmental research: lead exposure, Great Salt Lake aquifers/ecosystems • Biology and evolution: insects, nematodes, dinosaurs, hibernation medicine • Neuroscience, identity, intelligence • AI, markets, batteries, energy efficiency • Science history and culture, Moon exploration 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-Mar-19 16:37 UTC): The rise of artificial biological intelligence |
UnDisciplinedProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 314 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 25 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): research-driven explorations • climate change science, denial, communication • wildfires, water scarcity, crop yields, insurance • ecology, evolution, mutualism, wolves, coral reefs • microbes redefining life • politics, bias, DEI, rhetoric • religion, Bible scholarship, conspiracy beliefs • nature aesthetics, bioluminescence, night ecology • science policy NASA funding 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 (2026-Mar-19 16:30 UTC): UnDisciplined: Building a future with climate-conscious architecture |
The Stephen Wolfram PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 533 episodes 2017 to 2026 Median: 79 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Computational science and technology Q&A • AI ethics, governance, LLMs, automation • Future of intelligence, alien minds, human enhancement • Physics and math foundations • History of science communication • Business, innovation, productivity, education 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-Mar-19 10:00 UTC): Future of Science and Technology Q&A (March 6, 2026) |
Science VsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 321 episodes 2016 to 2026 Median: 35 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Evidence-based debunking of health fads • nutrition and diets • vaccines, infectious disease • mental health, cognition, relationships • sexuality and reproduction • AI impacts on brains, society, environment • environmental toxins, climate, science policy 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-Mar-19 09:00 UTC): Colon Cancer: Should Young People Worry? |
New Books in ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 892 episodes 2008 to 2026 Median: 58 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Academic author interviews • neuroscience: consciousness, memory, vestibular system • evolution, origin of life, animal cognition • AI, mathematics, probability • cosmology, black holes, space exploration • history/ethics of science, medicine, technology 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-Mar-19 08:00 UTC): The Collective Cure: Upstream Solutions for Better Public Health |
Smologies with Alie WardProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 97 episodes 2024 to 2026 Median: 25 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Kid-friendly science chats with experts • wildlife ecology, animals, insects • plants, fungi, trees, soil • weather, clouds, lightning • space/astronomy • human biology (voice, hair, aging, DNA) • culture/history/tech (garbage, cooking, Rome, coding, puzzles) Description (podcaster-provided): Ologies → Smologies. It’s all of the science, with none of the swearing! Smologies are shortened, kid-friendly episodes of the award-winning science podcast, Ologies, which covers topics from Toads (Bufology) to the Moon (Selenology) and everything in between. Enjoy clean and witty bite-sized science delights as host Alie Ward asks Ologists of all kinds smart – and sometimes silly – questions. Get to know the charming and diverse array of experts who share not only their wisdom, but also their lived experiences. Latest episode (2026-Mar-19 07:00 UTC): PRAYING MANTISES with Lohitashwa Garikipati |
Well... That’s InterestingProfile • RSS • Apple Podcasts 393 episodes 2020 to 2026 Median: 31 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Weird science news storytelling • space discoveries: exoplanets, black holes, moons, galaxies • animal behavior/ecology, insects • fossils, archaeology, human history • odd medical cases • climate solutions • quirky experiments, cultural anthropology humor 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-Mar-19 04:00 UTC): Ep. 272: Let’s Talk About ‘The Prince’ Who Was Mauled To Death 27,000 Yrs Ago + Superkilonovas Are A Thing. And One May Have Popped Off Twice |
Lost Women of ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 148 episodes 2021 to 2026 Median: 29 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Biographical science history of overlooked women researchers•materials science, chemistry, physics, medicine•cancer and reproductive health•public health, epidemiology, genetics•race and sexism in STEM•recognition, credit disputes, historical context•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-Mar-19 02:00 UTC): BONUS: Agnes Pockels and the Kitchen Sink Myth |
NOVA PresentsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 72 episodes 2020 to 2026 Median: 20 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Neuroscience of perception, consciousness, flow, behavior • Cosmology and black holes, dark energy, Big Bang • Evolution, genetics, de-extinction, fossils, deep time • Microbes, extremophiles, astrobiology, alien-life detection • AI deepfakes, digital forensics, work impacts • Climate, energy, public-science issues 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-Mar-18 10:00 UTC): What Species Can We De-Extinct? | Beth Shapiro |
The DISRUPTED SCIENCE PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 42 episodes 2025 to 2026 Median: 52 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): scientific publishing disruption • open access and pay-to-publish incentives • peer review, preprints, retractions, paper mills • AI hype, LLM intermediaries, platform accountability • misinformation, public health policy, politicization of science • tech/wealth influence on research institutions Description (podcaster-provided): From the authors of the forthcoming book ”How the Internet Disrupted Science” comes this view of science from where the action is — the scientific claims and publishing space. Hosted by Kent Anderson and Joy Moore, listeners receive analyses of current events, updates about the book, and opinions on various topics of interest. Book pre-sales available now. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-the-Internet-Disrupted-Science/Kent-Anderson/9781493094400 Latest episode (2026-Mar-18 07:09 UTC): March 18, 2026 — More Harm Than Good |
Ologies with Alie WardProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 502 episodes 2017 to 2026 Median: 71 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science-and-culture interviews with experts • animal biology, evolution, conservation • health: ADHD, OCD, MS, STIs, gut microbiome • Earth/space science: hurricanes, hydrology, Venus, space food • ethics, law, social change, AI • crafts/food: quilts, pottery, cheese, seaweed, genealogy, cryptography 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-Mar-18 07:00 UTC): Allergology (ALLERGIES) with Zachary Rubin |
NOVA RemixProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 5 episodes 2026 Median: 19 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Brain perception, prediction, and sense of control • Ancient environmental DNA from soil reconstructing extinct ecosystems • Big scientific breakthroughs: evolution, permafrost, black holes, quantum entanglement, pyramids • Implications for understanding reality and climate change Description (podcaster-provided): The stories that changed how we see the universe. NOVA Remix transforms science’s most astonishing breakthroughs into immersive audio adventures. From Arctic sinkholes to black holes, ancient DNA to quantum riddles, walking whales to towering pyramids—each episode pulls you into a world of wonder and discovery. For over 50 years, NOVA has brought science to your screen. Now, it’s time to hear it like never before. Latest episode (2026-Mar-17 10:00 UTC): Einstein’s Quantum Riddle |
Whimsical Wavelengths - A Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 40 episodes 2024 to 2026 Median: 42 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Volcanology, landslides, flood hazards, monitoring methods • Geophysics inversion, gravity/deformation, machine learning • Space science: Moon ice, planets, nova, black holes, lensing • Paleontology/evolution, ecology • Climate/weather communication • Materials, plastics, food science • STEM identity, outreach • Scientific conspiracies examined Description (podcaster-provided): Winner of the 2026 Science Podcast of the Year (American Writing Awards), Whimsical Wavelengths is a science podcast hosted by volcanologist Dr. Jeffrey Zurek dedicated to the "how" and "why" of discovery. > Eschewing the trend of bite-sized science, the show offers a deep, honest look at how science actually works—messy data, imperfect models, and the human personalities behind the research. From geophysics and planetary discovery to the history of scientific paradoxes, the focus is always on the process: how evidence is gathered, how ideas evolve over centuries, and why uncertainty is a fundamental feature of science rather than a flaw. Latest episode (2026-Mar-16 16:00 UTC): The Chemical Language of Black Widows: Pheromones and Deception in Spider Silk |
Ri Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 110 episodes 2016 to 2026 Median: 56 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Broad science talks/interviews • Space astronomy: exoplanets, Mercury missions, gravitational waves • AI, algorithms, big data, statistics, uncertainty • Health/biomed: Alzheimer’s, sickle cell, microbiome, inflammation, antimicrobial resistance • Climate, materials, engineering, evolution and science history Description (podcaster-provided): Explore a new area of science every month from the world's sharpest minds. 'From the Theatre' episodes every second Wednesday of the month, bringing you talks from the Ri's world-renowned Theatre. Ri Science Podcast original episodes every last Wednesday of the month, lifting the lid on the science all around us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Latest episode (2026-Mar-13 08:00 UTC): From the Lab: The future of sound wave engineering - with Sriram Subramanian |
This Week in Science – The Kickass Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 50 episodes 2025 to 2026 Median: 102 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): weekly science/tech news roundup • space exploration, astronomy, Mars • neuroscience, cognition, memory, Alzheimer’s • ecology, animal behavior • climate, energy, environment, pollutants (PFAS) • AI, policy, scientific integrity 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-Mar-13 03:36 UTC): Gnaw On This For a Bit |
Maine Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 108 episodes 2020 to 2026 Median: 37 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Maine-based scientist interviews • biology, genetics, microbiology, neuroscience • earth science: geology, glaciology, climate change • marine/oceanography, fisheries, water quality • engineering, AR/VR, architecture, energy policy • forestry, agriculture, ecology, vectors/human health • science education/learning Description (podcaster-provided): Conversations with some of the leading scientists, researchers, engineers, and innovators working in Maine. Presented by the Maine Discovery Museum. Latest episode (2026-Mar-12 09:15 UTC): Maine Discovery Podcast - Taproom Tales |
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 223 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 46 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Weird science trivia • Animal biology & odd behaviors • Space/astronomy curiosities • Human body quirks, sex & pee • Psychology & evolution • Weird history, myths & superstitions • Unusual tech, archaeology, environmental phenomena Description (podcaster-provided): At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week. Latest episode (2026-Mar-11 07:00 UTC): REVISITING Art Crime Doesn't Pay, Canines Cooking Meat, Eggs Gone Wrong |
The Infinite Monkey CageProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 240 episodes 2009 to 2026 Median: 42 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Witty panel science • Space, planets, aliens, astrophysics • Biology, evolution, animal behaviour, ecology • Earth, climate, weather, geology • Physics, materials, energy, time • Technology, AI, cyber, ethics • Science history 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 (2026-Mar-06 08:32 UTC): Introducing... Life Without |
In Our Time: ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 293 episodes 1998 to 2026 Median: 42 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science history and key figures • physics and astronomy: relativity, quantum mechanics, electrons, superconductivity, wormholes • biology and evolution: lungs, tetrapods, teeth, hormones • oceans and Earth science: trenches, plankton, corals, seismology • mathematics and computing pioneers • planetary habitability and solar system missions Description (podcaster-provided): Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science. Latest episode (2026-Feb-19 10:15 UTC): The Mariana Trench |
The Life ScientificProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 348 episodes 2011 to 2026 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientist biographies, motivations, career turns • Breakthroughs in medicine, genetics, neuroscience • Climate change, carbon modelling, decarbonisation • Space physics: cosmology, black holes, meteorites, astronauts • Technology: AI, quantum, sensors • Conservation, forensics, archaeology, ecology 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-27 09:30 UTC): Jehane Ragai on the science of authenticating artworks |
Curious CasesProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 165 episodes 2016 to 2026 Median: 29 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Listener questions • physics & space phenomena • biology, evolution, animal behaviour • human brain, pain, sleep, memory • chemistry, materials, energy tech • probability, psychology, everyday science myths 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 |
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 and reviews • cosmology: dark energy, black holes, multiverse, fine-tuning • quantum theory, interpretations, computing • time’s arrow, causality, free will • thermodynamics, information • life, consciousness, quantum biology • science publishing and equity 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 |
IFLScience - The Big QuestionsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 53 episodes 2021 to 2025 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Expert-led science deep dives • psychology of perception, paranormal, fear, imagination, consciousness • climate change, glaciers, Anthropocene, extinction, conservation • space and cosmology: black holes, antimatter, endings, space weather/junk • biotech, vaccines, longevity, diet • computing/quantum • language online 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 • overlooked discoveries and inventions • medical breakthroughs and public-health disasters • scientific frauds, miscredit, prizes • evolution and taxonomy controversies • war, Nazis, espionage • astronomy eclipses/comets • archaeology oddities • psychology of belief and panic 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, oceans, biodiversity•Pandemics, vaccines, biosecurity, medicine•Space missions, astronomy, cosmology•Earthquakes, tsunamis, extreme weather•AI, genetics, computing, materials 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/social studies of science • knowledge production, trust, expertise, objectivity • values, social responsibility, public controversies • experimentation, modelling, measurement, replication • gender equality, fatherhood policy • medicine/psychiatry, public health, anthropology, geosciences 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 |
SciShow TangentsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 338 episodes 2018 to 2025 Median: 34 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Lightly competitive, humorous science trivia • Space, astronomy, satellites, exoplanets • Human body, hygiene, pee/poop • Earth elements, weather • Chemistry materials • Tech futures: AI/robots/lasers • Cancer research, detection, treatments • Listener Q&A games, tangents, pop-culture commentary 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 Park Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 5 episodes 2022 to 2025 Median: 18 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): National park science and management • Conservation and biodiversity (Hawaiian honeycreepers, mosquito control) • Geology and Ice Age floods • Coastal barrier-island change and risk • International park collaboration • Science communication via rural radio Description (podcaster-provided): Insightful conversations about science, nature, culture, and complex issues in our national parks. Hear the stories behind the headlines. Produced by Park Science magazine, a digital magazine of the National Park Service, https://www.nps.gov/subjects/parkscience. Latest episode (2025-Aug-29 04:00 UTC): A Landmark Program Celebrates a Milestone |
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): Curiosity-driven researcher interviews • mathematics foundations, geometry, graph theory, infinity, abstraction • theoretical physics: cosmology, time, black holes, gravity, string theory, quantum information • computing/AI: language, prediction, cryptography, error correction, quantum computing • evolution, ecology, neuroscience, medicine, climate modeling, astrobiology 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? |
5 Live Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1112 episodes 2010 to 2025 Median: 49 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Weekly science news and expert analysis • Medicine: infectious disease, vaccines, cancer, mental health, obesity • Space and astrophysics discoveries • Climate, energy, environment, pollution • AI, technology, cybersecurity • Animal behaviour, archaeology, history of science 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 |
Flash ForwardProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 186 episodes 2015 to 2024 Median: 38 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Speculative future scenarios • science journalism plus audio drama • AI/robots and automation • biotech/medicine and reproduction • climate/ecology disasters • surveillance, data, internet • politics, law, social norms, identity • space/astronomy hypotheticals Description (podcaster-provided): Flash Forward is a show about possible (and not so possible) future scenarios. What would the warranty on a sex robot look like? How would diplomacy work if we couldn’t lie? Could there ever be a fecal transplant black market? (Complicated, it wouldn’t, and yes, respectively, in case you’re curious.) Hosted and produced by award winning science journalist Rose Eveleth, each episode combines audio drama and journalism to go deep on potential tomorrows, and uncovers what those futures might really be like. The future is going to be weird, so let's get ready for it together. Latest episode (2024-Dec-12 19:47 UTC): Should I move to an off-the-grid commune? (Advice for and from the Future is Back!) |
COMPLEXITYProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 119 episodes 2019 to 2024 Median: 57 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): AI/LLM intelligence, understanding, alignment • language–thought links, infant learning, intelligence testing • physics of life: origins, biosignatures, scaling laws, biodiversity, astrobiology • collective behavior, networks, governance, economics, information theory 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): Short science explainers • Space exploration, eclipses, asteroids, black holes, universe • Animals and ecology • Insects and pests • Human biology and disease • Plants and trees • Technology and 5G • Science history and culture 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 science-informed arts • Marine bioacoustics • Adolescent psychology • Science TV and sci‑fi • Quantum ideas • Plant behaviour • Space, Mars sounds, exoplanets • Climate narratives • Racism, health inequities • AI bias • Menstruation science Description (podcaster-provided): CultureLab is an array of delights from the world of culture and the arts. Sometimes we interview the world’s most exciting authors about their fascinating books, other times we delve into the science behind a movie or TV show. New episodes every other Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Latest episode (2024-Sep-09 23:05 UTC): Amorina Kingdon on the grunting, growling and singing world underwater |
Science, SpokenProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 2361 episodes 2016 to 2024 Median: 7 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Technology trends shaping society • AI/generative AI, robotics, brain implants, energy use, datasets • Public health: bird flu, dengue, obesity drugs, aging, Alzheimer’s • Space exploration • Climate/clean energy, sustainability • Disinformation, crypto scams, tech policy 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): uncertainty in science • intellectual humility, overconfidence, bias • perception limits • research methods, evidence, confidence • nature soundscapes, wildlife, conservation • emerging tech, AI • climate, health inequities, ethics • science history, books, space, ocean life 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): Short science talks • Space, astronomy, meteorites, satellites • Conservation, rewilding, reefs, freshwater • Indigenous knowledge, equity, representation in STEM/health • Genetics/epigenetics, microbes, nanotech, microfluidics • AI ethics • Health, trauma, dentistry, glaucoma • Science communication and art-science 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 foundations, information, computing, thermodynamics • quantum gravity, loop quantum gravity, field theory • cosmology: Big Bang, dark energy, universe’s fate • black holes, EHT imaging • condensed matter: superconductivity, superfluidity • big-data astronomy • scientists’ motivations, science communication, equity/Indigenous perspectives 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 • Books and science history • Ecology, conservation, biodiversity • Climate change impacts • Human biology: sex, menstruation, anatomy • Neuroscience, emotions, mental health • Medicine, pandemics, vaccines • Science-society-policy connections 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, space exploration • climate adaptation, conservation • internet platforms, standards • AI, deepfakes, trust • health tech, genetics, vaccines, placebos • consumer-tech origins, accessibility tools • food innovation, sustainability 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, spillover • space exploration, Mars, asteroids, black holes • climate, plastics, food science, alternative meat • evolution, Neanderthals, parasites • psychology, happiness, humor, exercise • sound, smell, timekeeping, cannabis 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 science and solutions • Ocean ecology, plankton, dead zones • Conservation and biodiversity • Microbes, fungi, bacteria, synthetic biology, DNA/proteins • Medical tech, vaccines, stem cells • Astronomy, evolution, science communication and ethics 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 spanning biology, medicine diagnostics, infectious disease and vaccines • Physics and everyday phenomena • Astronomy/cosmology and space hazards • Earth/geology events • Human body, animals, AI, energy tech 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 asteroids alien-life speculation • climate change energy transport electrification • paleontology evolution mass extinctions • ecology invasive species parasites • science communication policy outreach • science in books movies pop culture 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 behaviour, senses, rhythms, sociality • Biodiversity, extinction, conservation, climate change • Field research adventures, fossils, deep ocean, forests, glaciers • Bioacoustics and immersive natural soundscapes • Human–nature connections, indigenous voices, technology 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 natural philosophy (Babylonian, Greek Presocratics) • logic and argument analysis • metaphysics of change, motion, time • early cosmology, elements, atomism • solar spectroscopy • photoelectric effect/quantization • gender equity, diversity in STEM awards 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 • math and physics ideas • neuroscience and genetics • quantum computing and string theory • black holes and cosmology • dynamical systems and chaos • AI and algorithms • math in medicine, cancer • evolution, microbiology • careers, creativity, collaboration, ethics 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 and predictability •Futurism and technology forecasting •Cosmology: primordial black holes/Planet 9 •Neuroscience, consciousness, AI/intelligence •Biology/neuropharmacology curiosities •Social psychology, implicit bias, atrocities •Science fiction, war history, personal resilience 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 behavior • Sound, music, perception • Physics concepts: mass, speed of light, dark matter, neutrinos • Space: moons, escape velocity • Psychology: flow, metacognition • Scientific history, overlooked researchers • Materials, elements, carbon chemistry • Math puzzles, infinity, games • Technology: supercomputers, invisibility cloaks, robots 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, methods, language • Social and cultural impacts of science • Medicine and biology debates: vaccines, viruses, hypnosis • Climate, cooling, sun exposure • Aesthetics in nature and theories • Numbers, cosmology, Earth-shape beliefs • Scientific symbols and figures 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, amplitudes • Standard Model, Higgs • cosmology, multiverse • black holes, gravity, spacetime • philosophy/history of physics Description (podcaster-provided): In The Universe Speaks in Numbers award-winning science writer Graham Farmelo is in conversation with some of the great names in modern physics and mathematics. Among the interviewees are Michael Atiyah, Ruth Britto, Lance Dixon, Simon Donaldson, Freeman Dyson, Juan Maldacena, Michela Massimi, Roger Penrose, Martin Rees, Simon Schaffer and Edward Witten.To read more see Graham's book The Universe Speaks in Numbers: How Modern Maths Reveals Nature's Deepest Secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Latest episode (2020-Apr-02 14:09 UTC): The Universe Speaks in Numbers: Phil Anderson interviewed by Graham Farmelo |
Science(ish)Profile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 102 episodes 2015 to 2020 Median: 38 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science behind films/TV/pop culture • speculative tech: invisibility, cyborgs, VR, AI, autonomous cars • neuroscience: pain, sleep, hypnosis, meditation, consciousness • environment/climate: PFAS, waste, geoengineering • space/physics/math • ethics, evolution, medicine, pandemics Description (podcaster-provided): Flâneur and irrepressible commentator, Rick Edwards, and "Indiana Jones in a lab coat" Dr. Michael Brooks, delve into the science behind popular culture. Latest episode (2020-Mar-06 17:29 UTC): 8: Episode 100: The Invisible Man |
Science DistilledProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 9 episodes 2019 to 2020 Median: 21 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): cutting-edge science explained • diversity and inclusion research, healthcare impacts • groundwater use, drought, pollution • robotics and automation • perception and vision science • astrobiology, search for extraterrestrial life • decision-making under uncertainty in firefighting • climate-change impacts and resilience 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 authors and their books • Space exploration, Mars missions, astronaut life • Environmental science perspectives • Stem cell and medical research • Primatology and animal behavior • Influences, inspirations, and challenges in science 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 |
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