What do WWII battles, ballistic missiles, and the deadly brown tree snake have in common?
This particular podcast couples theory with real-life experiences, the scientific with the personal.
Weekly episodes include scientists, comedians, librarians, among others, telling their story of how science happened to them in a very human way.
Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick lead you down the rabbit hole of scientific understanding and human behavior.
This podcast examines neurological quandaries, cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels, and the technological underpinnings of our trans-human future. You know, mind-blowing stuff.
Every day, these experts summarize the newest science developments into concise and insightful reports within a minute. Hosted by the Scientific American Team.
Opening listeners up to the world of physics through engaging research and personalities, while still allowing physics-talk to be accessible and interesting.
This podcast is hosted by the American Physical Society Team.
Kate Clancy gets real about periods on this podcast in the most fascinating and thoughtful way. She talks about the biological science, psychology, history, and taboo of something that has always been a part of women
Science gets fun with Molly Bloom, where real kids ask real science questions.
With childlike enthusiasm and curious minds, this podcast isn't just for kids. It's fun and entertaining, while also being a great learning experience.
Australian Robyn Williams presents long-form audio documentaries that deep dive into a variety of topics.
It is one of the longest running shows on Australian radio.
Shankar Vedantam talks human behavior and the social sciences with insightful commentary on pop culture and the universe.
American writer and actress Alie Ward interviews a different expert, or "ologist," in every episode of her comedic science podcast.
She deep dives to find out more about their niche specialization.
Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark hit the everyday topics we should probably know about, such as mosquitoes, landfills, and oceans.
The award-winning Canadian radio science program hosted by Bob McDonald has been running for the last 39 years.
It presents listeners with discoveries in physical and natural sciences, as well as political, social, environmental, and ethical implications of new developments in science and technology.
Seth Shostak and Molly Bentley talk weekly about trends in science and technology in a smart and humorous way.
Hosted by Andy Wood and Matt Kirshen (pictured), a panel of comedians/wannabe scientists talk incompetently about topics they are not experts in, giving fascinating insight and out-of-the-box thinking, bringing comedy and science together.
A podcast spinoff of the the TV show 'QI,' the researchers of the week discuss any new discoveries.
The humorous banter and curious minds of the panel often lead to talking about strange topics, such as ants getting drunk or whether humans are magnetic.
Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich guide listeners through radio documentaries that combines science, philosophy, and human experience.
TEDTalks invite the world's most influential scientists, doctors, and researchers to share their discoveries and visions.
These onstage presentations are recorded then published in podcast form and in video on YouTube.
From particle physics to chemistry to psychology, these are the best science podcasts for comprehending the universe. With an array of hosts—including doctors, scientists, comedians, and journalists—these podcasts are informative, interesting, and invigorating.
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Talking all things human mind, brain, behavior, and creativity, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman deep dives into psychology and how it affects everyday life.
Hosted by Antony Funnell (left), this podcast examines the cutting-edge science and technology that is redefining how we interact with the world around us.
Aussie Wendy Zukerman takes on contentious topics that seems to be all talk and less science, sifting through the chitchat and bringing out the facts in the fads. This includes organic food, e-cigarettes, and the female g-spot.
Hosted by Dr. Steven Novella, this podcast discusses science and pseudoscience in a world where sometimes the lines are blurred.
It's a podcast dedicated to promoting critical thinking and public understanding.
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From particle physics to chemistry to psychology, these are the best science podcasts for comprehending the universe. With an array of hosts—including doctors, scientists, comedians, and journalists—these podcasts are informative, interesting, and invigorating.
Here are 38 of the best science podcasts to expand a curious mind.