15 Best Science News Podcasts

1. Wow in the World

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The #1 science podcast for kids and their grown-ups. Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share stories about the latest news in science, technology, and innovation. Stories that give kids hope, agency and make us all say 'WOW'!New episodes come out every Monday for free. Listen 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery , Wondery Kids on Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.MORE Hosts Mindy Thomas, Guy Raz
Producer/Network Wondery Kids
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 18.4KTwitter 6.2KInstagram 19.8K Avg Length 23 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Science In Action

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The BBC brings you all the week's science news.
Host Roland Pease
Producer/Network BBC World Service
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 61.3MTwitter 41.9MInstagram 484.1K Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact

3. Science Magazine Podcast

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Weekly podcasts from Science Magazine, the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary.
Host Science Magazine
Producer/Network Science Magazine
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 4.9MTwitter 4.4M Avg Length 38 min Since Nov 2013 Get Email Contact

4. Science Weekly

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Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news
Hosts Hannah Devlin, Ian Sample, Nicola Davis
Producer/Network The Guardian
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Apple Rating 4.3/5 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

5. Tech and Science Daily | The Standard

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Daily bulletins reporting the latest news from the world of science and technology, from the Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Rachelle Abbott
Producer/Network The Standard
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Facebook 1.3MTwitter 191.3KInstagram 169.5K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. In Conversation

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Medical News Today's In Conversation podcast engages with expert voices across various fields. Conversations roam from the latest science news to the deepest scientific conundrums.
Hosts Yasemin Nicola Sakay, Maria Cohut
Producer/Network Healthline Media
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 453.9KTwitter 89.7KInstagram 31K Avg Length 31 min Get Email Contact

7. Quanta Science Podcast

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Listen to Quanta Magazine's in-depth news stories about developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences. Quanta, an editorially independent magazine published by the Simons Foundation, seeks to enhance public understanding of basic research. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org.You've learned from Quanta. Now we want to learn from you! Quanta is conducting a series of surveys to better serve our audience. Take our podcast listener survey and you will be entered to win a free Quanta book, t-shirt or tote bag: quantamag.typeform.com/podcastMORE Host Susan Valot
Producer/Network Quanta Magazine
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 279.4KTwitter 341.8K Avg Length 21 min Since Jul 2015 Get Email Contact

8. Science unscripted

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The science stories that will actually change your day — and maybe make you laugh. Science unscripted is a podcast, radio show & YouTube channel driven by listeners. Hello from Germany 🙂
Hosts Gabe, Conor Dillon
Producer/Network DW
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 453.3KTwitter 120.3K Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact

9. The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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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.orgMORE Hosts Dr. Steven Novella, Jay Novella, Bob Novella, Cara Santa Maria, Evan Bernstein
Producer/Network Dr. Steven Novella
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 972.8KTwitter 76.3KInstagram 17.2K Since Sep 2005 Get Email Contact

10. Current Topics in Science

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The Current Topics in Science podcast is an ongoing series hosted by Dr. Christopher Sernaque who interviews scientists for their perspectives on the origins debate, while addressing breaking scientific news in light of the Design vs Darwin controversy.MORE Host Christopher Sernaque
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Instagram 257 Avg Length 22 min Get Email Contact

11. The Debrief Weekly Report | A Science and Technology News Podcast

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Get your weekly burst of scientific illumination from The Debrief's network of rebellious journalists as they warp through the latest breaking science and tech news from the world of tomorrow.Every Tuesday, join hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, and MJ Banias as they roundup the latest science and tech stories from the pages of The Debrief. From far-future technology to space travel to strange physics that alters our perception of the universe, The Debrief Weekly Report is meant for the dreamers who love the science and technology of the future...MORE Hosts Stephanie Gerk, Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, MJ Banias
Producer/Network The Debrief
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 5.6KTwitter 52.7KInstagram 6.9K Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact

12. The Cosmic Companion - Astronomy, Space, Technology Advancing Humanity

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Astronomy, space, and science news and education delivered in a fun, friendly format! Short form Astronomy Minutes and full-length episodes featuring interviews with some of the top scientists, authors, and developers around the globe! aicreatorhouse.substack.comMORE Host James G. Maynardu200a
Producer/Network Exploring the wonders of the Cosmos, one mystery at a time
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 6.3KTwitter 271Instagram 622 Avg Length 27 min Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

13. 5 Live Science Podcast

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5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.
Hosts Dr. Chris Smith, Kat Arney
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 472.6KTwitter 656.1KInstagram 109.9K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. That's Cool News

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Bringing you the positive STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) news every Monday explaining why these new futuristic innovations are meaningful. The goal is to leave you feeling optimistic and say 'That's Cool!'MORE Host Adam Buckingham
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Facebook 93Twitter 15Instagram 152 Avg Length 31 min Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact