21 Best Science News Podcasts

1. Short Wave

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength. If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ shortwaveMORE Hosts Regina G. Barber, Emily Kwong
Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@npr.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Michael Wong, Jon Hamilton +10 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 6.5KTwitter 7.8MInstagram 8.3M Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Science Friday

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Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.MORE Hosts Ira Flatow, Flora Lichtman
Producer/Network Science Friday and WNYC Studios
Email ****@sciencefriday.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Dr. Justin Garcia, Naomi Oreskes +7 more
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 6.1KTwitter 7.8MInstagram 8.3M Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. Science Quickly

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Host Rachel Feltman, alongside leading science and tech journalists, dives into the rich world of scientific discovery in this bite-size science variety show.
Host Rachel Feltman
Producer/Network Scientific American
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Martin Picard, Victor Counted +1 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 3.2KFacebook 3.2MTwitter 4.4MInstagram 816K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Since Jun 2006 Get Email Contact

4. The Naked Scientists Podcast

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The Naked Scientists flagship science show, includes the latest science news, interviews with top scientists, hands-on science experiments and answers to your science questions.
Host Dr. Chris Smith
Producer/Network The Naked Scientists
Email ****@thenakedscientists.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Michael Clarke, Matt Bothwell +5 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.5KFacebook 71.8KTwitter 49.7KInstagram 4.5K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Nature Podcast

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The Nature Podcast brings you the best stories from the world of science each week. We cover everything from astronomy to zoology, highlighting the most exciting research from each issue of the Nature journal. We meet the scientists behind the results and provide in-depth analysis from Nature's journalists and editors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Shamini Bundell, Nick Petric Howe, Benjamin Thompson
Producer/Network Springer Nature Limited
Email ****@nature.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Lizzie Gibney
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.8KFacebook 812.3KTwitter 2.1M Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. 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
Email ****@theguardian.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Kevin Hall, Dean Spears +5 more
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1.3K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

7. 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
Email ****@aaas.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 1KFacebook 5MTwitter 4.4M Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2013 Get Email Contact

8. 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
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 833Facebook 482.5KTwitter 656.1KInstagram 138.6K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. This Week in Science The Kickass Science Podcast

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The kickass weekly science and technology radio show presenting a humorous and irreverent look at the week in science and tech. Each show TWIS discusses the latest in cutting edge science news on topics such as genetic engineering, cybernetics, space exploration, neuro science, and a show favorite Countdown to World Robot Domination. The show is hosted by Dr. Kirsten Sanford, a PhD in neuroscience, Justin Jackson, a wisecracking professional car salesman and armchair physicist, and Blair Bazdarich, a zoologist...MORE Hosts Kirsten Sanford, Justin Jackson, Blair Bazdarich
Producer/Network Dr. Kirsten Sanford Science Media
Email ****@thisweekinscience.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 625Twitter 4.5K Avg Length 106 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

10. 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
Email ****@dw.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 134Facebook 453.3KTwitter 120.3KInstagram 2.6K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form 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
Email ****@thedebrief.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 79Facebook 5.7KTwitter 56.8KInstagram 7.8K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. 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
Email ****@healthline.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28Facebook 449.8KTwitter 87.8KInstagram 32.6K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. New Scientist Weekly

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A news podcast for the instatiably curious by the world's most popular weekly science magazine. Everything from the latest science and technology news to the big-picture questions about life, the universe and what it means to be human.For more visit newscientist.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Rowan Hooper, Penny Sarchet
Producer/Network New Scientist
Email ****@newscientist.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 4MTwitter 4.3M Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. The Quanta Podcast

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Exploring the distant universe, the insides of cells, the abstractions of math, the complexity of information itself, and much more, The Quanta Podcast is a tour of the frontier between the known and the unknown. In each episode, Quanta Magazine Editor-in-Chief Samir Patel speaks with the minds behind the award-winning publication to navigate through some of the most important and mind-expanding questions in science and math. Quanta specifically covers fundamental research — driven by curiosity, discovery and the overwhelming desire to know why and how...MORE Host Susan Valot
Producer/Network Quanta Magazine
Email ****@simonsfoundation.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Rachel Nuwer, Yasemin Saplakoglu +1 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 657Facebook 300.9KTwitter 362.1K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2015 Get Email Contact

15. 🎙️ Science News Daily | Peer Review'd

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Explore the Universe - One Day at a Time 🔬 From space missions and biology breakthroughs to physics, tech, and the wonders of our world—Science News Daily delivers fast, fascinating science updates to keep your brain buzzing. Whether you're a student, a science lover, or just curious, we've got your daily fix. https://peerreviewd.comMORE Apple Rating 4/5 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

16. 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
Email ****@thatscoolnews.com
Facebook 90Twitter 15Instagram 149 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

17. Drops Of Science - News from Natural Sciences

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ENG: Looking for a science news podcast in multiple languages? You're in luck! Welcome to Drops of Science! Each episode brings you a curated selection of the latest natural science news, delivered in less than 20 minutes. ITA: Cercate un podcast di notizie scientifiche in più lingue? Siete nel posto giusto! Benvenuti su Drops of Science! Ogni puntata vi offre una selezione accurata delle ultime notizie sulle scienze naturali, presentate in meno di 20 minuti...MORE Producer/Network Drops Of Science
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Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. Daily Science Brief

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Daily Science Brief brings you quick, trustworthy updates on the most important science news. In just a few minutes, you'll get the facts without the fluff, helping you stay informed without getting overwhelmed. In a time when it's hard to know what information you can trust, we're here to make science clear, honest, and relevant to your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

19. 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
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Jim Collins, Steve Howell +4 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1KFacebook 61.9MTwitter 41.8MInstagram 593.8K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. SCIENSPOT | 10-Minute Science News

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SCIEN-SPOT is a podcast that shines a spotlight on the latest science news—delivered quickly and clearly in just a few minutes. I focus mainly on cutting-edge research from Japanese institutions. Host: Dr. Ren from SCIEN-TALK Talkative Japanese researcher with a deep love for quirky science and strange-but-true research stories. I mainly host a Japanese podcast called 'SCIEN-TALK' (サイエントーク) If you're learning Japanese, give it a listen! https://listen.style/p/scien-spot-en?jmmEIcZGMORE Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

21. 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.
Producer/Network The Standard
Email ****@standard.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 56Facebook 1.3MTwitter 191.3KInstagram 169.5K Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact