Science Podcasts

35 podcasts in this category

Discover the best science podcasts covering biology, physics, psychology, space exploration, and environmental science. From deep dives into complex theories to fun explanations of everyday phenomena, these podcasts satisfy every curious mind.

Podcasts
35
Subtopics
6
Updated
Apr 2026
Bear Brook

Bear Brook

The hunt to identify two barrels of remains found in the woods of New Hampshire leads to a revolutionary technique in criminal forensics.

Complete Free
True Crime & Mystery
How to Save a Planet

How to Save a Planet

Hosted by Alex Blumberg and Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, this show is about solutions to the climate crisis. A solution-oriented approach to the climate crisis that empowers listeners with practical actions.

Previously Weekly Free
Radiolab

Radiolab

A show about curiosity where sound-rich storytelling meets deep scientific and philosophical inquiry. Unmatched production quality and 'cinematic' audio storytelling.

Weekly Free
History & Culture
Science Friday

Science Friday

Brain fun for curious people. Your source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.

Weekly Free
Science Vs

Science Vs

Science Vs takes on fads, blogs, and your strong opinionated uncle to find out what's really true. A fun and highly accessible way to understand complex scientific research and its impact on our daily lives.

Weekly Free
Sean Carroll's Mindscape

Sean Carroll's Mindscape

Conversations with the world's most interesting thinkers about science, society, philosophy, culture, arts, and ideas. A physicist's lens on every conceivable field of human knowledge.

Weekly Free
Short Wave

Short Wave

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. The fastest way to stay smart about science on a daily basis.

Daily Free
StarTalk

StarTalk

Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, and celebrity guests explore astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe.

Weekly Free
Comedy
Stuff To Blow Your Mind

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

Deep dives into the most mind-bending topics in science, culture, and philosophy. The most 'mind-expanding' science and philosophy podcast, specializing in the intersection of the weird and the real.

Bi-weekly Free
The Habitat

The Habitat

The true story of six volunteers who spent a year locked inside a simulated Mars habitat in Hawaii, exploring what happens when humans try to live on another planet.

Limited Series Free
Unexplainable

Unexplainable

A science podcast from Vox about everything we don't know. Focuses on the questions that remain unanswered, highlighting the process and limits of scientific discovery.

Weekly Free