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 Tinkercast | Wondery
Email ****@tinkercast.com
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 18.4KTwitter 6.2KInstagram 19.2K Avg Length 28 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
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 61.1MTwitter 41.2MInstagram 456.1K Avg Length 34 min Get Email Contact

3. Science Magazine Podcast

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Periodic audiocasts from Science Magazine, the world's leading journal of original scientific research. To know more on the research in all areas on science, follow us.
Host Science Magazine
Producer/Network Science Magazine
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 4.9MTwitter 3.8M Avg Length 37 min Since Nov 2013 Get Email Contact

4. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 456.2KTwitter 91.1KInstagram 28.9K Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact

5. Science Weekly

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Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news. This podcast, brought to you by The Guardian, dives deep into the latest scientific breakthroughs and environmental news. Stay informed on cutting-edge research and discoveries that are shaping our world.MORE Hosts Hannah Devlin, Ian Sample, Nicola Davis
Producer/Network The Guardian
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Apple Rating 4.3/5 Avg Length 19 min Get Email Contact

6. Tech and Science Daily

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Daily bulletins reporting the latest news from the world of science and technology, from the Standard. Produced by the Evening Standard, Tech and Science Daily delivers daily bite-sized bulletins on scientific discoveries and technological advancements.MORE Host Rachelle Abbott
Producer/Network The Evening Standard
Email ****@standard.co.uk
Apple Rating 3.8/5Facebook 1.3MTwitter 191.3KInstagram 169.5K Avg Length 12 min Get Email Contact

7. Science Unscripted

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From advances that will change our lives to offbeat oddities, Spectrum keeps you abreast of developments in the realm of European science and technology news.
Hosts Gabe, Conor Dillon
Producer/Network DW
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 453.3KTwitter 120.3K Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact

8. The Cosmic Companion

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What would it be like to have some of the greatest minds in the world at your dinner table, engaging in friendly, fun conversation?The Cosmic Companion explores astronomy, space exploration, science, the past, and the future with some of the greatest scientists, authors, and developers around the globe. Past guests include Neil deGrasse Tyson, Kathryn Sullivan (who helped launch Hubble) and famed oceanographer Sylvia Earle!Come join us as we explore the Cosmos!MORE Host James G. Maynard 
Producer/Network Exploring the wonders of the Cosmos, one mystery at a time
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 6.3KTwitter 271Instagram 622 Avg Length 27 min Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

9. The Skeptics Guide

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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.
Hosts Dr. Steven Novella, Jay Novella, Bob Novella, Cara Santa Maria, Evan Bernstein
Producer/Network Dr. Steven Novella
Email ****@theskepticsguide.org
Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 979.5KTwitter 76.3KInstagram 17K Since Sep 2005 Get Email Contact

10. 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 4.9/5Facebook 462.9KTwitter 656.1KInstagram 100.8K Avg Length 51 min Get Email Contact

11. Quanta Science Podcast

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Susan Valot narrates in-depth news episodes based on Quanta Magazine's articles about mathematics, physics, biology and computer science.
Host Susan Valot
Producer/Network Quanta Magazine
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 265.2KTwitter 335.3K Avg Length 19 min Since Jul 2015 Get Email Contact

12. The Debrief Weekly Report

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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 Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk 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 Host MJ Banias
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 5.5KTwitter 40.3KInstagram 6.7K Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact

13. Current Topics in Science

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Scientific research can take years, even decades, to become published. Once published in the media, scientific research gives way to scientific reporting. Because of the fast-past nature of reporting, it can be easy to simply accept the evolutionary notions that are left unchallenged. This podcast addresses breaking scientific news in light of the origins debate, and host interviews with scientists.MORE Host Christopher Sernaque
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Instagram 232 Avg Length 22 min 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 94Twitter 15Instagram 155 Avg Length 31 min Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact