Science Podcasts
36 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.
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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.
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.
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.
Invisibilia
NPR explores the invisible forces that shape human behavior—ideas, beliefs, assumptions, and emotions. Explores the invisible psychological forces that control us, with NPR-level storytelling.
Radiolab
A show about curiosity where sound-rich storytelling meets deep scientific and philosophical inquiry. Unmatched production quality and 'cinematic' audio storytelling.
Science Friday
Brain fun for curious people. Your source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
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.
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.
StarTalk
Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, and celebrity guests explore astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe.
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.
The Habitat
Six volunteers are locked in a dome on a Hawaiian volcano for a year to simulate life on Mars. A real-life reality show set on a simulated Mars mission.
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.