A curated collection of general science podcasts. Also see the Physics, Math, and Astronomy Podcast Collection and the SciPhi-Adjacent Podcast Collection.
Updated: 2026-Jun-17 17:13 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 largely revolve around explaining scientific ideas, reporting recent research, and putting technical topics into broader cultural and historical context. A major thread is space and fundamental physics: discussions range from modern telescope discoveries and exoplanet weather to dark matter, black holes, cosmology models, and tricky questions in quantum mechanics and measurement. Several episodes also explore how scientific knowledge develops, including debates over evidence standards, uncertainty, and the communication of speculative claims.
Life sciences and the natural world form another core focus. Many segments look at animal behavior and evolution (from intelligence and domestication to tongues, coloration, insects, and marine ecosystems), along with deep-ocean and seabed biodiversity, coral reef health, and ecological interactions such as fungi–plant networks. Climate and Earth systems appear frequently through topics like El Niño, glaciers, air pollution, wildfire recovery, volcano impacts, and ocean circulation, often linked to policy and conservation choices.
Health and medicine coverage includes neuroscience and psychology (fear responses, depression, rumination, introversion, learning mechanisms), public health emergencies such as Ebola, and the science behind vaccines, peptides, and other emerging or controversial interventions. Biotechnology and ethics recur via CRISPR and embryo editing, de-extinction proposals, organ and tissue research, and questions of consent and ownership.
Across many episodes, artificial intelligence is treated both as a research tool—used in forecasting, lab work, math, and robotics—and as a societal challenge involving trust, misinformation, regulation, and governance. Interwoven throughout are scientist interviews, science history stories, and occasional science-meets-culture topics (music and the brain, technology’s influence on behavior, and science in film and folklore).
A Moment of ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1638 episodes 2013 to 2026 Median: 2 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Daily science explainers • biology and animal behavior • evolution and paleontology • ecology and wildfires • physics, space, measurement standards • chemistry and materials • human brain, perception, health, nutrition Description (podcaster-provided): A Moment of Science is a daily audio podcast, public radio program and video series providing the scientific story behind some of life's most perplexing mysteries. Latest episode (2026-Jun-17 16:00 UTC): Animal Coloration |
Nature PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 901 episodes 2014 to 2026 Median: 24 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Weekly science news and research • Medicine and public health (outbreaks, cancer, immunity, ageing) • AI in science • Space and physics • Genetics and ancient DNA • Ecology, pollution, climate impacts • Behaviour and neuroscience 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-Jun-17 15:04 UTC): DNA from hunter-gatherer teeth reveals secrets of ancient plague |
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This WeekProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 230 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 47 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): quirky science/tech trivia • animal behavior and odd biology • human anatomy and medicine curiosities • physics/space and evolution • weird history, folklore, and cultural phenomena • psychology and social science oddities 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-Jun-17 13:39 UTC): Creativity is Crumbling, Sarcophagus Juice Sourdough, Mycelium Mutual Aid |
Into the Impossible With Brian KeatingProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 612 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 63 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): cosmology debates: dark energy, universe curvature, CMB tensions • AI limits/risks: AGI, sycophancy, math foundations • consciousness, self, neuroscience • aliens/technosignatures, interstellar objects • quantum computing • origins/evolution of life, synthetic biology • science communication, skepticism, moon-landing conspiracies 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-Jun-17 13:00 UTC): Is the White House's New UAP Council a Game Changer for Disclosure? |
Stuff To Blow Your MindProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 3125 episodes 2010 to 2026 Median: 48 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science, psychology and philosophy curiosities • animal biology and communication • astronomy and cosmic mysteries • mythology, monsters and transhuman themes • horror/sci‑fi film deep dives • pop‑culture science links (Star Wars, comics, kaiju) 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-Jun-17 10:00 UTC): The Monstrefact: Monsters of Ravenloft |
Science FridayProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1336 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 25 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Space exploration, exoplanets, dark matter, particle physics • Human health, vaccines, genetics, cancer, clinical trials, sleep, addiction • Environmental risks: herbicides, PFAS, microplastics • Animal behavior, wildlife surveys • AI, data privacy, ethics, culture/design 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-Jun-17 10:00 UTC): When music transports you to a different place |
Science QuicklyProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1940 episodes 2014 to 2026 Median: 3 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science news explainers • infectious disease outbreaks, vaccines, pandemic risk • health disparities, women’s health, nutrition, pain • climate change impacts, pollution • NASA moon/Mars, nuclear space tech • AI reliability, ethics, misinformation • evolution, wildlife, physics, psychology 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-Jun-17 09:50 UTC): The neuroscientist decoding how the brain learns |
UnexplainableProfile • RSS • Apple Podcasts 288 episodes 2021 to 2026 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): scientific mysteries, frontier research • human biology, medicine, genetics, immunity • neuroscience, psychology, behavior • space, astronomy, astrobiology • climate, ecology, extinction, conservation • ethics, technology, data, society • sound, music, perception 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-Jun-17 08:00 UTC): Should we really kill all the lanternflies? |
Short WaveProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1505 episodes 2019 to 2026 Median: 12 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science news explained • tech psychology, attention, dopamine • space/astronomy, JWST, Artemis, Moon origins • climate, water scarcity, storms, pollution • health/medicine, hormones, cancer, infectious disease • ecology, evolution, animal behavior 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-Jun-17 07:00 UTC): Is sewage the future of green aviation? |
Ologies with Alie WardProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 515 episodes 2017 to 2026 Median: 71 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science experts Q&A • biology & wildlife (birds, insects, big cats, marine slugs) • human health (pain, allergies, MS, gut, colonoscopy, STIs, ADHD) • earth/space (Antarctica, hurricanes, Venus, space food) • culture/ethics (genocide, rebellion, morality, evil) • crafts/food (wine, quilting, pottery) 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-Jun-17 07:00 UTC): Cnidariology (CORAL) Encore with Shayle Matsuda |
The Science ShowProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 250 episodes 2023 to 2026 Median: 54 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Australian science news and policy • AI impacts and infrastructure • climate, oceans, biodiversity • health, genetics, vaccines • space exploration and astronomy • archaeology and science history 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-Jun-17 04:00 UTC): Lab Notes: What happens when a whale dies? |
Big Ideas LabProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 56 episodes 2024 to 2026 Median: 18 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): National lab science and national security • Fusion lasers, NIF operations, target fabrication • Supercomputing, AI, quantum computing • Nuclear materials, stockpile modernization, deterrence • Space/planetary defense • Forensics, drug discovery, manufacturing, climate and seismic 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-Jun-16 14:36 UTC): SLAM |
NOVA PresentsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 85 episodes 2020 to 2026 Median: 19 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science explainers and researcher interviews • evolution, fossils, microbes, de-extinction, vaccines • brain and consciousness • AI impacts and deepfakes • cosmology: black holes, dark energy, expansion, quantum entanglement • climate and permafrost methane • ancient engineering mysteries 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-Jun-16 10:00 UTC): Hunt for Mini Black Holes |
The Quanta PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 345 episodes 2015 to 2026 Median: 19 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): frontier science and math • quantum physics, black holes, cosmology • AI in math, model compression, jailbreaks, representations • biology: immunity, cells, brain, sleep, epigenetics • complex systems, ecology, climate tipping points, waves, fluids 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-Jun-16 10:00 UTC): The 'Truth Machine' That Is Changing Math |
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary UniverseProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 819 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 49 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Accessible deep-dive science explainers • astrophysics and cosmology (black holes, singularities, moons, rogue planets) • quantum foundations and particle physics • biology, evolution, parasites, microbiology • medicine and public health (cholera, rabies, menopause) 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-Jun-16 09:05 UTC): What are JWST's little red dots? |
SkeptoidProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1076 episodes 2006 to 2026 Median: 13 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Skeptical debunking of urban legends and paranormal claims • cryptids, ghosts, UFOs, folklore • conspiracy theories and internet hoaxes • popular science myths • health/wellness misinformation, alternative medicine • historical mysteries, archaeology, dating methods • consumer safety scares and tech “miracles” 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-Jun-16 09:00 UTC): Skeptoid #1045: Balanced Literacy and the Reading Wars |
Brains On! Science podcast for kidsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 414 episodes 2013 to 2026 Median: 31 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Kid-friendly science Q&A • puberty and body changes • human health and injuries • animals and evolution • space and Earth science • physics of sports and everyday objects • plants, oceans, weather • myths debunked • sound and technology • Mystery Sounds game segments Description (podcaster-provided): Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from Brains On Universe. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts -- all checked by experts. Latest episode (2026-Jun-16 07:30 UTC): Crystals: More than just shiny rocks |
The Naked Scientists PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1263 episodes 2005 to 2026 Median: 55 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science news and breakthroughs • infectious disease outbreaks, vaccines, diagnostics • cancer and neuroscience/mental health • AI and tech ethics • space missions, astronomy, origins of life • climate, flooding, energy, environmental impacts 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-Jun-16 01:26 UTC): Stonehenge and the summer solstice |
DiscoveryProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 846 episodes 2010 to 2026 Median: 26 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science interviews and investigations • cosmology and quantum physics • Earth, ocean, atmosphere and climate change • medicine, neuroscience and public health • genetics, AI and technology • wildlife, ecology and conservation • science policy and ethics Description (podcaster-provided): Explorations in the world of science. Latest episode (2026-Jun-15 20:00 UTC): The Life Scientific: Dean Lomax |
Science WeeklyProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 299 episodes 2023 to 2026 Median: 17 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and environment news • AI, robotics, tech ethics • Health evidence on ageing, hormones, supplements, sleep • Infectious disease outbreaks • Climate, energy, water crises • Space exploration and physics breakthroughs • Science-policy and geopolitics Description (podcaster-provided): Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news Latest episode (2026-Jun-15 16:00 UTC): Should we ban social media for under-16s? |
PNAS Science SessionsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 422 episodes 2019 to 2026 Median: 6 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Behind-the-scenes research conversations • neuroscience, animal behavior, evolution/genomics • climate change, carbon, pollution, sustainability • AI in publishing and data-center impacts • epidemiology, vaccines, disease spread • physics of motion, sports 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-Jun-15 13:00 UTC): Using AI to predict the weather |
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and IdeasProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 431 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 81 minutes Collections: Philosophy • Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): physics foundations: quantum mechanics, quantum gravity, cosmology, multiverse, neutrinos, exoplanets • mind/brain: connectomics, cognition, consciousness, self, animal intelligence, play • philosophy/ethics/politics/economics: free will, rationality, liberalism, contested markets, altruism • technology/society: AI math, surveillance data, misinformation, universities, maintenance, science models, music mathematics 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-Jun-15 11:15 UTC): 357 | Jeff Coller on mRNA, Vaccines, and Bespoke Therapeutics |
Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa MariaProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 607 episodes 2014 to 2026 Median: 66 minutes Collections: SciPhi-Adjacent • Science Themes (AI-generated): Science author interviews • Environment, climate, geology, rivers • Space and radio astronomy • Biology, evolution, animals, parasites • Medicine and public health • Psychology, language, behavior • Evidence, misinformation • Crime, justice, inequality, ethics 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-Jun-15 07:37 UTC): Intersectional Cosmology w/ Chanda Prescod-Weinstein |
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 stories, failures, successes • Career paths, mentorship, work–life balance • Ecology, evolution, conservation, climate, wildfires • Neuroscience, behavior, inflammation • Cancer, genetics, epigenomics, stem cells • Physics, astronomy, quantum • Engineering, materials, nanotech, water, electronics, wearables 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-Jun-15 07:00 UTC): 869: Developing Extracellular Vesicle Treatments to Address Brain Aging and Inflammation - Dr. Ashok Shetty |
Big Picture ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 681 episodes 2006 to 2026 Median: 54 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science & technology connections • space exploration, astrobiology, planetary hazards • climate change, ecosystems, conservation • public health, pandemics, medical innovation • materials/physics/chemistry • critical thinking on pseudoscience, conspiracies, risk perception 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-Jun-15 04:05 UTC): Skeptic Check: Disclosure Day |
The World, the Universe and UsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 445 episodes 2020 to 2026 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): climate crisis impacts: glaciers, sea-level rise, tipping points, El Niño, AMOC • space/astronomy: Moon missions, Kuiper belt, meteors, Mars, dark matter • genetics, evolution, ancient humans • health/neuroscience, AI ethics 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-Jun-15 00:00 UTC): If We Can Make Genetically Engineered Designer Babies - Should We? |
Science with SabineProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 167 episodes 2023 to 2026 Median: 22 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Weekly science news • fundamental physics and cosmology: quantum mechanics, gravity, time, dark matter/energy, black holes • AI and computing: scaling limits, sentience, quantum computing/internet • energy tech: fusion, fission, renewables, batteries • research integrity/pseudoscience debates Description (podcaster-provided): Science news and updates from Sabine Hossenfelder. As simple as possible, but not any simpler. Latest episode (2026-Jun-14 23:39 UTC): Weekly Digest: It's Beginning: AI Improves Itself and more! |
The Rest Is ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 62 episodes 2025 to 2026 Median: 46 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): quirky science explained • maths, infinity, probability, randomness • physics: gravity, black holes, spaceflight, magnetism • biology/medicine: cloning, organs, cancer, sleep • neuroscience/psychology: reasoning, boredom, senses • everyday tech, food, materials 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-Jun-14 21:00 UTC): Why Feet Are Weirder Than You Think |
The Skeptics' Guide to the UniverseProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1093 episodes 2005 to 2026 Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science news and tech developments • medical research, vaccines, health claims, misinformation • AI capabilities, consciousness, safety, privacy • space exploration and astronomy • critical thinking, cognitive biases, logical fallacies • debunking conspiracies, UFO/paranormal claims 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-Jun-13 14:00 UTC): The Skeptics Guide #1092 - Jun 13 2026 |
This Week in Science – The Kickass Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 50 episodes 2025 to 2026 Median: 113 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Weekly science/tech news roundup • biology, animal behavior, evolution • health/medicine: vaccines, cancer, aging, neuroscience • climate, environment, energy, carbon capture • space/astronomy • AI, research integrity, science policy 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-Jun-13 03:07 UTC): We're Going Science Supersonic |
Quirks and QuarksProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 32 episodes 2025 to 2026 Median: 54 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): astronomy, black holes, planetary science, spaceflight • animal behaviour, ecology, evolution, domestication • paleontology, human origins, ancient DNA • climate change, Arctic, oceans, environmental impacts • medicine, genetics, neuroscience, new research tools • listener science Q&A 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-Jun-12 21:10 UTC): Fossilized squirrel poop full of ancient animals, and more… |
CrowdScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 497 episodes 2016 to 2026 Median: 30 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Listener-led science Q&A • biology, evolution, animal behaviour • brain, perception, emotion, psychology • human health, skin, teeth, nutrition • physics of waves/light • Earth, climate, hazards • space, cosmology • technology, AI, ethics 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-Jun-12 19:55 UTC): Why does paper fold so well? |
Blue DotProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 20 episodes 2026 Median: 51 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science interviews •Spaceflight, NASA Moon/Gemini, rocket science •Astronomy and comets •Marine and river ecology, California watersheds/Delta •Wildlife conservation, Antarctica penguins •Natural hazards, disasters •Regenerative agriculture, science education 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-Jun-12 16:55 UTC): Blue Dot: Animal intelligence with Lori Marino |
RadiolabProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 656 episodes 2006 to 2026 Median: 39 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): investigative science storytelling • animals, parasites, ecosystems • medicine, microbes, antibiotic resistance • neuroscience, consciousness, reproduction • ethics of life’s value, extinction • technology and AI • law, free speech, internet platforms • physics, space, cosmology 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-Jun-12 14:00 UTC): On the Media: American Emergency |
Unexpected ElementsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 330 episodes 2019 to 2026 Median: 53 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): global science news explained • biology, animals, evolution, conservation • health, disease outbreaks, ageing, genetics • environment, climate, disasters, oceans • space, physics, materials, technology • quirky research, human behaviour, culture-science links 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-Jun-12 09:00 UTC): The beautiful game |
Tumble Science Podcast for KidsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 290 episodes 2015 to 2026 Median: 18 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): kid-driven science questions, expert interviews • animal behavior/anatomy, insects, fossils • space, planets, dark matter, Big Bang • Earth systems: volcanoes, hurricanes, oceans • plants, fungi, ecology, evolution • invention, accessibility in STEM • gross biology topics 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-Jun-12 08:00 UTC): How Were Dinosaur Tracks Made? |
Smologies with Alie WardProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 108 episodes 2024 to 2026 Median: 25 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): kid-friendly science chats with diverse experts • animals, plants, fungi, ecosystems • geology, caves, weather, sun, clouds • human body and health (nose, voice, hair, sleep, aging) • technology, conservation, archaeology, culture, food, storytelling 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-Jun-12 07:00 UTC): THE HEART with Herman Taylor |
The Story ColliderProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 723 episodes 2012 to 2026 Median: 27 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): True personal science stories • health, mental illness, caregiving, rare disease • identity, belonging, race, gender in STEM • climate change impacts in cities • ethics, policy, misinformation, AI • relationships, resilience, life choices 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-Jun-12 04:00 UTC): Gluten: Stories about the love of bread |
Cool Science RadioProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 20 episodes 2026 Median: 25 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science and technology interviews • Astronomy and cosmology discoveries • AI impacts: business, drug discovery, model limits • Genomics and synthetic biology • Math concepts • Geology and climate history • Fossils and archaeology • Ecology and animal health • Robotics education 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-Jun-11 21:34 UTC): Can you really trust what you see? |
BBC Inside ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 656 episodes 2013 to 2026 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Climate change impacts and attribution • Ocean science, plankton, fisheries, plastic pollution • Space exploration, Moon missions, astronomy, cosmology • Infectious disease, vaccines, pandemic preparedness • AI, quantum computing, emerging tech • Ecology, evolution, fossils, animal behaviour • Nuclear energy and waste 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-Jun-11 20:00 UTC): How do you build an unbuildable tower? |
Science Magazine PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 646 episodes 2013 to 2026 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Weekly science journalism • biomedical research, ethics, clinical trials • microbiology, immunology, engineered microbes • AI deepfakes/chatbots • climate, oceans, groundwater, pollution • space/astronomy/quantum • ecology, evolution, archaeology, science policy, science books Description (podcaster-provided): Weekly podcasts from Science Magazine, the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary. Latest episode (2026-Jun-11 18:00 UTC): How childhood environments shape the brain, and how susceptible is the Atlantic Ocean’s current to climate change? |
UnDisciplinedProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 325 episodes 2018 to 2026 Median: 25 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Researcher interviews across science, climate, and society • Climate change impacts: drought, fires, water, health, migration, inequality • Space exploration and NASA policy • Ecology, evolution, biodiversity, patterns, microorganisms • Technology, A.I., education, workplaces, communication, belief systems 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-Jun-11 16:30 UTC): UnDisciplined: Learning relevance from relegated soccer teams |
Behind The Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 129 episodes 2023 to 2026 Median: 61 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Research stories behind papers • Philippine-focused climate, oceans, coasts • Arctic sea ice, marine viruses • Earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, flooding • AI/ML for hazards, cities, agriculture • Fisheries, mangroves, pollution • Food, 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-Jun-11 11:00 UTC): Ep126 - Life outside PhD, pagbabanda sa Taiwan |
The Joy of WhyProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 68 episodes 2022 to 2026 Median: 40 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): fundamental questions in physics, cosmology and math • geometry, graph theory, infinity, abstraction • quantum information, computing, thermodynamics, gravity, black holes • AI, language, prediction • evolution, behavior, species, multicellularity • climate modeling, health, neuroscience, microbiomes 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 (2026-Jun-11 10:00 UTC): What’s the Future of Gene Editing? |
Science VsProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 334 episodes 2016 to 2026 Median: 35 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science-backed debunking of health and lifestyle claims • public health, toxins, pollution, microplastics • infectious disease outbreaks, vaccines • nutrition and supplements • psychology, relationships, happiness, attention • AI impacts • sex and reproduction • space/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-Jun-11 09:00 UTC): The Woman Who Felt No Fear |
Well... That’s InterestingProfile • RSS • Apple Podcasts 405 episodes 2020 to 2026 Median: 31 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Weird science storytelling • animal behavior & evolution • odd medical cases • insects/parasites & fossils • astronomy/black holes/exoplanets • ecology & climate solutions • quirky anthropology, history, art, chemistry 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-Jun-11 04:00 UTC): Ep. 282: These Tropical Spiders Build Giant Doppelgängers As Decoys + These Spiders ‘Fish’ For Prey Using Fireflies As Bait |
Lost Women of ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 155 episodes 2021 to 2026 Median: 29 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Biographical narratives of overlooked women scientists •historical and social barriers in STEM •breakthroughs in biochemistry, computing, materials science, medicine •forensic science •public health, reproductive rights, racism in medicine •legacy and recognition 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-Jun-11 03:00 UTC): Tilly Edinger: The Paleoneurologist Saved By Her Science |
Ri Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 116 episodes 2016 to 2026 Median: 54 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Broad science explainers •Physics and space (neutrinos, quantum, exoplanets, gravitational waves) •Biology and medicine (genetics, microbiome, inflammation, cancer therapies) •AI/data, algorithms, statistics •Climate, materials, engineering innovations 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-Jun-10 07:00 UTC): From the Theatre: The past, present, and future of space exploration - with Anu Ojha |
The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam KeanProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 137 episodes 2019 to 2026 Median: 19 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Overlooked science-history tales • medical breakthroughs and public health disasters • scientific fraud, bias, and pseudoscience • Nazi-era science and ethics • Nobel/Ig Nobel culture • astronomy, eclipses, comets, spaceflight • science, politics, propaganda, communication failures 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 (2026-Jun-09 20:41 UTC): NASA’s Unmentionable(s) Adventure |
The Origins Podcast with Lawrence KraussProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 152 episodes 2019 to 2026 Median: 97 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): Physics thinking tools and cosmology •Quantum mechanics/computing, dark matter, gravity waves •Science-news skepticism and hype •AI, genetics, medicine •Science-policy, academia and free speech •Economics/market design ethics •Politics, polarization, diplomacy, migration 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-Jun-09 16:00 UTC): What's New in Science | Cosmic Surprises, Newton Supreme, A New Collider, and Feynman Dines Out? |
The Stephen Wolfram PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 545 episodes 2017 to 2026 Median: 79 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Unscripted Q&A on science, technology, physics, biology • AI futures, governance, reliability, coding, proofs • History of science, computing, scientific progress • Business innovation, leadership, productivity • Philosophy, metaphysics, ruliad • Personal storytelling 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-Jun-09 10:00 UTC): Future of Science and Technology Q&A (May 29, 2026) |
Whimsical Wavelengths - A Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 46 episodes 2024 to 2026 Median: 45 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientific process deep dives • volcanology, magma plumbing, landslides, hazards • planetary geology, Moon/Mars, NASA missions • astronomy, black holes, lensing, galaxy simulations • evolution, insects, spiders, birds • AI/ML in geophysics, exploration • history, misinformation Description (podcaster-provided): Winner of the 2026 Science Podcast of the Year (American Writing Awards) and the 2026 PopCon Podcast Award for Science and Technology, Whimsical Wavelengths is a science podcast hosted by volcanologist Dr. Jeffrey Zurek dedicated to the "how" and "why" of discovery. Latest episode (2026-Jun-08 16:00 UTC): Atomic Legos: How symmetry controls Lanthanide Chemistry |
Maine Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 112 episodes 2020 to 2026 Median: 38 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Maine-based science conversations • environmental health, PFAS, water quality • climate, glaciology, geology, oceanography • biology: genetics, neuroscience, microbiology, vector ecology • forestry, agriculture, fisheries, birding • engineering, materials, AR/VR, energy policy • science education and learning initiatives 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-Jun-04 09:15 UTC): Jessica Pawlak (biochemistry) |
Probably ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 620 episodes 2012 to 2026 Median: 73 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Comedians discuss weekly science news • space/exoplanets/asteroids • animal biology and behavior • health/medicine and odd syndromes • neuroscience/AI and psychology • geology/volcanoes • quirky research 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-Jun-04 02:11 UTC): Episode 607 - Diana Hong |
New Books in ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 912 episodes 2008 to 2026 Median: 58 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): scholar interviews on new science books • AI/ML, language, cognition • neuroscience of memory, consciousness, imagination • evolution, biology, genetics, race • physics/quantum • space, astronomy, radiation • math history • environment, health, science policy 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-May-30 08:00 UTC): Pedro Domingos, "The Master Algorithm: How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Remake Our World" (Basic Books, 2018) |
The DISRUPTED SCIENCE PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 49 episodes 2025 to 2026 Median: 53 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): scientific publishing disruption • AI/LLMs in academia • open access incentives, pay-to-publish, paper mills • peer review, preprints, retractions • metrics and certification trust signals • platform advertising models • misinformation/MAHA, vaccines, public health policy • Big Tech, billionaires, governance and expertise Description (podcaster-provided): From the authors of the forthcoming book ”How the Internet Disrupted Science” comes this view of science and society 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-May-27 07:56 UTC): May 27, 2026 — Relevance Check |
The Life ScientificProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 356 episodes 2011 to 2026 Median: 28 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): scientist life stories • discoveries across medicine, biology, climate, space, physics, engineering • AI/robotics, quantum, navigation tech • conservation, archaeology, art forensics • public health, vaccines, policy impacts 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-May-26 08:30 UTC): Dean Lomax on discovering ichthyosaurs and defying nay-sayers |
FQxI PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 114 episodes 2012 to 2026 Median: 41 minutes Collections: Physics, Math, and Astronomy • Science Themes (AI-generated): Foundational physics news and debates • quantum mechanics interpretations, quantum computing, thermodynamics/time’s arrow • cosmology: dark energy, black holes, multiverse • physics of life, consciousness, free will, cognition • science publishing, ethics, diversity Description (podcaster-provided): Physics podcast from the Foundational Questions Institute (FQxI) Latest episode (2026-May-13 00:00 UTC): Is Life Quantum? Meeting the Winners of FQxI's US$53,000 Competition. And Did the Evolution of Human Cognition Require Gravitational Waves? |
NOVA RemixProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 9 episodes 2026 Median: 19 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Breakthrough science storytelling • space and cosmology: black holes, spacetime, galaxy formation • quantum entanglement and computing • climate impacts: thawing permafrost, methane, sinkholes • evolution and ancient DNA • archaeology and engineering: Great Pyramid • brain perception and control • global health: malaria vaccine development 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-May-12 10:00 UTC): Battle to Beat Malaria |
In Our Time: ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 293 episodes 1998 to 2026 Median: 42 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Scientific principles and key figures • physics: relativity, quantum, particles, superconductivity • astronomy and planets, habitability, wormholes • evolution, extinctions, human origins • oceans, deep-sea life • biology, microbes, physiology, chemistry, technology history 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 |
Curious CasesProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 165 episodes 2016 to 2026 Median: 29 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Listener questions answered with science • Physics and space (relativity, invisibility, magnetism, resonance) • Biology, evolution, animal behaviour • Human brain, pain, memory, sleep • Chemistry, materials, microbes • Climate and engineering mysteries 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 Infinite Monkey CageProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 239 episodes 2009 to 2025 Median: 42 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Humorous science panel • astronomy/space exploration, planets, aliens • climate, Arctic/ice, clouds • physics: light, fusion, particles • biology/evolution, animal behavior • tech ethics: brain-computer interfaces, cybersecurity • geology, materials, history, forensics 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 discussions • climate change, Anthropocene, glaciers, extinction, conservation • space and cosmology: black holes, universe origins/ending, solar flares, space weather, junk • biology, evolution, sentience, aging • tech, computing, language • psychology of belief, paranormal, magic, misinformation • 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? |
Science In ActionProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 335 episodes 2019 to 2025 Median: 30 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Weekly science news roundup • climate change impacts, oceans, glaciers, drought, wildfire • earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides • epidemics, vaccines, antivirals, biosecurity, microbiomes • space, astronomy, asteroids, gravitational waves • AI, synthetic biology, chips, wearables • conservation, evolution, archaeology 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 • scientific knowledge-making, trust, expertise • values, objectivity, evidence, replication • experimentation, models, measurement • science communication • public controversies, policy, open science • gender equality, fatherhood, psychiatry stigma 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): science trivia competition • weird research facts • space and astronomy • human body anatomy/physiology • chemistry and materials • technology/AI/robots • Earth elements and weather • hygiene, poop/pee • listener Q&A, lightning rounds, behind‑the‑scenes banter 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 conservation • Natural landmarks and geologic trails • International connections in park science • Science communication via rural radio • Mosquito control to protect Hawaiian honeycreepers • Barrier island dynamics, coastal development limits 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 |
5 Live Science PodcastProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 1112 episodes 2010 to 2025 Median: 49 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): weekly science news & analysis • infectious disease outbreaks and vaccines • medical research: cancer, obesity, mental health, neurology • AI and cybersecurity • climate, energy, pollution • space, astronomy, archaeology, animal behaviour 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 near/far futures • technology and AI impacts • bioethics, medicine, human augmentation • climate, space, disasters • surveillance, privacy, identity • politics, law, social systems, culture 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 and language models • definitions and tests of intelligence • language–thought links, child and animal cognition • physics of life: origins, biosignatures, scaling laws, biodiversity • complex systems, collectives, networks, governance, information, evolution 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): Bite-sized science explainers • space exploration, eclipses, asteroids, black holes, universe • animals and ecology: tigers, polar bears • insects and pests • human biology and disease • technology (5G) • wartime scientific advances 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 media through scientific lenses • underwater acoustics • adolescence psychology • quantum physics philosophy • plant behaviour • Mars sound art • racism and health • exoplanets/aliens • climate narratives • AI bias • menstruation science • sci‑fi ecosystems/biomimicry • moon’s influence on Earth 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, and model transparency • Tech policy, disinformation, and online scams • Public health and biotech advances • Space exploration • Climate, clean energy, sustainability • Ecology and science research methods 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 Politics Lab! |
Science TalkProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 544 episodes 2006 to 2024 Median: 25 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): scientific uncertainty, epistemology, intellectual humility • research bias, overconfidence, study design • perception limits • immersive nature soundscapes, wildlife conservation • health disparities, medical ethics • technology and AI innovation • space history, climate impacts 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, rewilding, biodiversity, citizen science • Space, astronomy, meteorites • Indigenous knowledge and equity in STEM/health • Medical research, chronic disease, cancer, AI ethics • Communication and art-science storytelling 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 • quantum gravity, field theory, foundations • cosmology: Big Bang, dark energy, universe’s fate • black holes, telescopes, sky surveys, big data • condensed matter, superconductivity, thermodynamics • scientists’ motivations, mentorship, diversity and Indigenous knowledge Description (podcaster-provided): Conversations at the Perimeter will introduce you to brilliant researchers working at the forefront of science, seeking to solve nature’s deepest mysteries – from quantum to cosmos. Learn about their motivations, the challenges they encounter, and the drive that keeps them searching for answers. Join the conversation! Latest episode (2024-Feb-01 17:24 UTC): Neil Turok on the simplicity of nature |
Science for the PeopleProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 300 episodes 2015 to 2023 Median: 60 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): science interviews • ecology, conservation, climate change • human biology, sex, menstruation, mental health • medicine, vaccines, pandemics • archaeology, migration, history • physics, materials, technology • science books and 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 science and tech breakthroughs • Inventors, engineers, corporate rivalries • Space exploration and astronomy • Consumer tech standards and platforms • AI, deepfakes, digital trust • Climate, conservation, sustainable food • Health, genetics, medical 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): Listener questions with expert interviews • COVID-19 science, vaccines, variants, policy, misinformation • Space exploration, asteroids, Mars, black holes • Climate, plastics, oceans • Food science, GMOs, lab meat • Human evolution, health, behavior, exercise • Sound, materials, technology 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 |
Great Moments In ScienceProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 249 episodes 2018 to 2023 Median: 6 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): Science explainers across biology, medicine, nutrition, and psychology • Physics and everyday phenomena • Space and astronomy events • Earth systems and natural hazards • Public health, vaccines, masks • Genetics and animals • Emerging AI technologies 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 • astronomy and spaceflight • climate change and energy transition • paleontology, evolution, reptiles • ecology, invasive species • microbiology and environmental engineering • science communication, policy, skepticism • sci‑fi, comics, pop culture science 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 storytelling • animal behaviour and evolution • ecology, conservation, extinction • climate change impacts • field science and discovery • sensory biology • natural phenomena • bioacoustics, soundscapes, unheard recordings • human–nature relationships 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, atomism, elements, paradoxes, time)•Babylonian astronomy/mathematics•Scientific reasoning and logic•Modern physics origins: photoelectric effect, quantized light•Solar spectroscopy and spectroscopes•Equity in STEM, Nobel demographics, women in science 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 frontiers • quantum reality, string theory, qubits • chaos, order, combinatorics, geometry, graph theory • neuroscience, genetics, anesthesia • biology, evolution, cancer modeling • algorithms, fairness, social justice • black holes, cosmology • creativity, collaboration, scientific careers 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 limits of knowledge • Futurism predictions • Space phenomena, primordial black holes • Neuroscience, behavior, neuropharmacology curiosities • Consciousness, AI, intelligence • Social psychology, implicit bias, atrocities • Science-infused historical sci‑fi, war 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 and nature curiosities • Animal behaviour and senses • Sound, music, perception, ASMR • Physics and maths: light speed, mass, dark matter, neutrinos, infinity • Space exploration: moons, escape velocity • Scientific history and overlooked scientists 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 • How scientific ideas, methods, and language develop • Cultural and political influences on science • Medicine and biology debates (vaccines, viruses, hypnosis) • Everyday technologies (ice, air conditioning, sunbathing) • Conceptual questions (numbers, beauty, simulation) 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 and mathematicians • links between pure mathematics and fundamental physics • quantum field theory, gauge theory, symmetry breaking • string theory, amplitudes, black holes, gravity • cosmology, multiverse • philosophy and 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): science behind films/TV/pop culture • emerging tech: invisibility, cyborgs, VR, autonomous cars • neuroscience: pain, sleep, hypnosis, mindfulness, intelligence • medicine: regeneration, ageing, dementia, vision • climate, pollution, geoengineering, extinction • space, nuclear risk, cybersecurity, cryptography, maths, physics 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): science research explained • diversity and inclusion impacts, especially healthcare • groundwater use and pollution • robotics • human perception and visual trust • astrobiology and search for extraterrestrial life • firefighting decision-making under uncertainty • climate-change 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? |
TED Talks Science and MedicineProfile • Site • RSS • Apple Podcasts 37 episodes 2018 to 2019 Median: 12 minutes Collection: Science Themes (AI-generated): climate change mitigation and policy • ocean and biodiversity conservation • microbiology and evolution • synthetic biology and genetic engineering • medical innovations: vaccines, stem cells, remote monitoring • astronomy and planetary science • science communication, bias, and research freedom 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 (2019-Apr-22 14:54 UTC): A personal air-quality tracker that lets you know what you're breathing | Romain Lacombe |
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Themes (AI-generated): Science author interviews • Space exploration and astronaut experiences • Mars rovers • Environmental science • Stem-cell and medical research • Primatology and animal behaviour • Philosophy alongside science Description (podcaster-provided): Skip to main contentSkip to news navigation, settings and searchExplore the ABC More from ABCClose menuABC ABC News ABC iview ABC listen Kids & Students Indigenous Information & ServicesEditorial PoliciesRead our editorial guiding principlesFollow the ABC 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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