Science podcasts

51Stories From SpaceITSPmagazineStories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams is an examination of the past, present, and future of human spaceflight.

52Stories from the Village of Nothing MuchiHeartIn the Village of Nothing Much, everyday life is full of glimmers of ordinary magic.

53Supercommunicators with Charles DuhiggSlateWhy are some people able to talk with just about anyone—about almost anything?

54Technically Speaking: An Intel PodcastiHeartThe world is changing rapidly, and technology is at the heart of much of that change.

55TED Radio HourNPRExploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers.

56The Cosmic Companion - Astronomy, Space, Technology Advancing HumanityAlan GratzAstronomy, space, and science news and education delivered in a fun, friendly format!

57The Observable UnknownDr. Juan Carlos ReyThe Observable Unknown is a scientific and psychological podcast exploring consciousness, perception, behavior, identity, altered states, symbolism, neuroscience, and the hidden structures shaping human life.

58The Origins Podcast with Lawrence KraussLawrence M. KraussThe 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.

59The Referral with Dr. KaranSony Music EntertainmentEver wondered why it’s more difficult for women to orgasm?

60The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy PelzMindy PelzWe were taught that doing anything "like a girl" was a weakness.

61The Rewild PodcastRewilding EuropeJoin James Shooter, host of The Rewild Podcast, as he travels across Europe discovering inspiring stories of rewilding across the continent.

62The Science of BirdsIvan PhillipsenThe Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology.

63The Telepathy TapesKy Dickens The Telepathy Tapes is a podcast that explores the origins of consciousness and the unexplained abilities of ESP through science, verifiable experience, formal testing, and human story. In Season One, non-speaking individuals with autism reveal striking telepathic abilities that challenge everything we thought we knew about the mind. In Season Two- The Consciousness Cassettes, the lens widens to extraordinary experiences that invite us to rethink reality itself.

64The UFO Rabbit Hole PodcastKelly ChaseInquiry with Kelly Chase is an investigative podcast about how we know what we know—and what happens when official reality stops making sense.

65Think with PinkerBBC Radio 4Professor Steven Pinker has spent his life thinking about thinking.

66This Podcast Will Kill YouExactly RightThis podcast might not actually kill you, but Erin Welsh and Erin Allmann Updyke cover so many things that can.

67Tiny DinosHyperobject IndustriesWhat if two best friends (who are scientists) secretly brought back dinosaurs?

68UnexplainableVox Media Podcast NetworkUnexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know…and then keeps on going.

69Unf*cking the FutureiHeartUnfucking the Future takes us on an environmental journey with our knowledgeable guide, scientist Chris Turney, to expose the consequences of our actions and share the solutions.  We go from the downright scary reality of our planet today to common–sense ideas about what we can do to save it.

70Walkabout the GalaxyJoshua Colwell, Adrienne Dove, and James CooneyAn irreverent and informative tour of the latest, greatest, and most interesting discoveries in astronomy.

71WEAPONIZED with Jeremy Corbell & George KnappCadence13, Dark Horse EntertainmentIn WEAPONIZED, Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp pull back the veil on the world of the known, to explore the unexplained.

72Why This Universe?Dan Hooper, Shalma WegsmanThe biggest ideas in physics, broken down.

73YourForestMatthew KristoffThis podcast exists to challenge our ideas of sustainability.

743 Body PodcastNetflix3 Body Problem arrives on Netflix on March 21st, and The 3 Body Podcast will be with you every step of the way to dissect and discuss this mind-boggling series.

75A Question of ScienceThe Francis Crick InstituteScience you can trust.

76Abi Clarke: Zookeeper in TrainingChester Zoo | Crowd NetworkComedian Abi Clarke has just become a zookeeper in training.

77Are We Doomed? Is the world ending, or does it just feel like it?

78AWESOME ASTRONOMYPaul & Dr JeniAwesome Astronomy explores the frontiers of science, space and our evolving understanding of the universe.

79Believe: Paranormal & UFO PodcastKade Moir, AcastHave you ever experienced something that can’t be explained?

80Beyond The Bird TableThe official podcast of the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) where we delve deep into the bird world, with expert guests who shed light on the latest science, discoveries and concerns facing our much-loved birdlife.

81Change Your Mind with New ScientistChange Your Mind from New Scientist brings you the brain health advice you really need to know. Every week, award‑winning science journalists Cat de Lange and Helen Thomson cut through wellness hype to find out what actually keeps your mind sharp, your mood steady and your memory strong. As friends, they’ve spent decades swapping stories, testing trends and exploring the latest neuroscience, and thought it was about time to share the tips and tricks that have genuinely changed their own lives. From cold plunges to coffee, supplements to sleep, Ozempic and AI they speak to leading experts and ask: does this really work?  Expect smart conversations, clear answers, and practical takeaways - with plenty of laughs along the way. Because when you understand your brain, you really can change your mind - for the better.

82Chris Skinner's Countryside PodcastNature, wildlife and countryside living with Chris Skinner from High Ash Farm.Chris is a Norfolk farmer doing things differently; all of his practices are informed by his dedication to biodiversity and wildlife.Join Chris and broadcaster Matthew Gudgin every Sunday morning as they talk nature, wildlife and countryside living.Enjoy walks around High Ash Farm and further afield as the pair spot wildlife and answer your questions.New episode released every Sunday at 0700 GMTTo support and donate to the podcast: donorbox.org/countrysidepodcastFor updates, join the newsletter: soundyard.org/chris

83Create the FutureQueen Elizabeth Prize for EngineeringEngineering is for everyone and impacts all our lives.

84Dino QuestFun KidsDinosaurs were awesome.

85Dwarkesh PodcastDwarkesh PatelDeeply researched interviews www.dwarkesh.com

86Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-ImprovementSam Webster Harris | Growth Mindset PsychologyMost self-help advice is guesswork dressed up as wisdom.

87Gutfull: What to Eat for a Happy GutAudible

88Habits for Action: How to Stop the Excuses and Do What You Know You ShouldAudible

89Health vs Hype with the American Medical AssociationHealth vs Hype from the American Medical Association takes on medical misinformation, viral health trends, DIY medicine, and common health myths to help listeners understand what’s real, what’s risky, and what’s backed by science.

90Here's Hoping with Jayda GJayda GHere’s Hoping, hosted by Grammy nominate music producer and DJ Jayda G is a podcast that explores the theme of hope, when we need it, how we find it and why we still have reasons to feel it.

91Hidden History with Dr. Harini BhatDr. Harini Bhat, a clinical pharmacist and science storyteller, unravels real historical events that still defy explanation: mass hysterias, medical oddities, vanished civilizations, and strange signals that echo across centuries.

92How to Age UpThe AtlanticIt may be time to rethink our relationships with our devices.

93How to Keep TimeThe AtlanticIt may be time to rethink our relationships with our devices.

94Howl In 1995 wolves had been eradicated from the Western U.S.

95Instant GeniusOur MediaWhether you’re curious about getting healthy, the Big Bang or the science of cooking, find out everything you need to know with Instant Genius.

96intuitions behind Data ScienceAshay JavadekarNo math, no equations, just intuitions behind Data Science.

97Life WithoutWhat if, one day, something essential to our world suddenly vanished?

98Movers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson'sPodotMovers and Shakers finds six friends – Rory Cellan-Jones, Gillian Lacey-Solymar, Mark Mardell, Paul Mayhew-Archer, Sir Nicholas Mostyn, and Jeremy Paxman – gathered in a Notting Hill pub to discuss the realities of life with Parkinson's.

99Mysteries of ScienceCiaran and DanThe team behind The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine investigate unexplained phenomenon with the help of expert guests.

100Natural CausesCool Zone Media & iHeartPodcastsNatural Causes is a podcast about the politics and practicalities of going outside in a world on fire, hosted by Dr. James Stout.