25 Best UK Science Podcasts

1. The Infinite Monkey Cage

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.
Hosts Brian Cox, Robin Ince
Producer/Network BBC
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2. The Naked Scientists Podcast

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Based at Cambridge University's Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), the Naked Scientists are a team of scientists, doctors and communicators whose passion is to help the general public to understand and engage with the worlds of science, technology and medicine.MORE Host Dr. Chris Smith
Producer/Network The Naked Scientists
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 73.4KTwitter 51.3K Avg Length 34 min Get Email Contact

3. 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 61.2MTwitter 41.3MInstagram 461.7K Avg Length 34 min Get Email Contact

4. 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.MORE Hosts Shamini Bundell, Nick Petric Howe, Benjamin Thompson
Producer/Network Springer Nature Limited
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 751.2KTwitter 2.2M Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact

5. CrowdScience

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We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.
Producer/Network BBC World Service
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 61.2MTwitter 41.3M Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact

6. Physics World Weekly Podcast

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Physics World Weekly offers a unique insight into the latest news, breakthroughs and innovations from the global scientific community. Our award-winning journalists reveal what has captured their imaginations about the stories in the news this week, which might span anything from quantum physics and astronomy through to materials science, environmental research and policy, and biomedical science and technology.MORE Host Hamish Johnston
Producer/Network Physics World
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Facebook 594.8KTwitter 420.7K Avg Length 39 min Get Email Contact

7. BBC Inside Science

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A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.
Hosts Marnie Chesterton, Victoria Gill, Adam Rutherford
Producer/Network BBC
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 512.1K Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact

8. Physics World Stories Podcast

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Physics is full of captivating stories, from ongoing endeavours to explain the cosmos to ingenious innovations that shape the world around us. In the Physics World Stories podcast, Andrew Glester talks to the people behind some of the most intriguing and inspiring scientific stories. Listen to the podcast to hear from a diverse mix of scientists, engineers, artists and other commentators. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World website...MORE Host Andrew Glester
Producer/Network Physics World
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Facebook 594.8KTwitter 420.7K Avg Length 49 min Get Email Contact

9. 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 18 min Get Email Contact

10. Fun Kids Science Weekly

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Exploring the coolest and most incredible stuff in science, from way back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth to a future where humans live in space!The Fun Kids Science Weekly is hosted by Dan and is the perfect science podcast for kids and families everywhere. Each week, you'll find episodes from series like Deep Space High, Age of the Dinosaurs and Professor Hallux...MORE Host Dan Simpson
Producer/Network Fun Kids
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 8.5KTwitter 9.2KInstagram 2K Avg Length 25 min Get Email Contact

11. Instant Genius

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Whether you're curious about getting healthy, the Big Bang or the science of cooking, find out everything you need to know in under 30 minutes with Instant Genius. The team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine talk to world-leading experts to bring you a bite-sized masterclass on a new subject each week.New episodes are released every Monday and Friday and you can subscribe to Instant Genius on Apple Podcasts to access all new episodes ad-free and all old episodes of Instant Genius Extra.MORE Hosts Jason Goodyer, Alex Hughes
Producer/Network Our Media
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Apple Rating 4.3/5 Avg Length 34 min Get Email Contact

12. Ri Science Podcast

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Thought provoking lectures from the world's sharpest minds. Science talks from the Royal Institution every month.
Producer/Network Ri Science Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.5/5 Avg Length 44 min Get Email Contact

13. Unexpected Elements

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The news you know, the science you don't. Unexpected Elements looks beyond everyday narratives to discover a goldmine of scientific stories and connections from around the globe. From Afronauts, to why we argue, to a deep dive on animal lifespans: see the world in a new way.MORE Host Marnie Chesterton
Producer/Network BBC World Service
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 9MTwitter 561.5KInstagram 461.7K Avg Length 50 min Get Email Contact

14. New Scientist Weekly

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Keep up with the latest scientific developments and breakthroughs in this award winning weekly podcast from the team at New Scientist, the world's most popular weekly science and technology magazine. Each discussion centers around three of the most fascinating stories to hit the headlines each week. From technology, to space, health and the environment, we share all the information you need to keep pace.MORE Hosts Rowan Hooper, Penny Sarchet
Producer/Network New Scientist
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 3.8MTwitter 4.4M Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact

15. 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 465.3KTwitter 656.1KInstagram 103.8K Avg Length 51 min Get Email Contact

16. Mysteries of Science

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In each episode, the team behind The Week Junior's Science Nature magazine investigates a different unexplained phenomenon with the help of expert guests.
Hosts Michael, Stevie, Dan
Producer/Network Fun Kids
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 8.5KTwitter 9.2K Avg Length 20 min Get Email Contact

17. People doing Physics

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Join us at the Cavendish Laboratory on the first Thursday of every month as we get up close and personal with the researchers, technicians, students, teachers, and people that are the beating heart of Cambridge University's Physics department. Each episode also covers the most exciting and up-to-date physics news coming out of our labs. If you want to know what goes on behind the doors of a Physics department, are curious to know how people get into physics, or simply wonder what physicists think and dream about, listen in!MORE Producer/Network Cavendish Laboratory
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 389Twitter 7.7KInstagram 1.5M Avg Length 41 min Get Email Contact

18. Monday Science

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Stay Up-to-Date with Monday Science: Your Weekly Guide to the Latest Developments in Science, Health & Tech with award-winning host Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham.
Producer/Network Monday Science
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19. The Life Scientific

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Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future
Host Jim Al-Khalili
Producer/Network BBC
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 215.6K Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact

20. Small Screen Science

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Explore the unusual and unexpected science behind your favourite TV shows, with Karen Collins and Emma Brisdion. From the forensic pathology in Silent Witness to the science of attraction that underpins Love Island.MORE Producer/Network Emma Brisdion & Karen Collins
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21. Not Another Science Podcast

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Not Another Science Podcast is the science radio show from the Edinburgh University Science Magazine. Join our hosts Helena Cornu and Tom Edwick as they talk to staff and students about all the fascinating research and projects happening at the university. Intrigued by sourdough? Passionate about climate change? Love to keep it science? Then this is the show for you.MORE Producer/Network EUSci
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22. Scientifically...

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The home of the best science programmes from BBC Radio 4, from the ingenuity behind everyday objects to the biggest questions facing our planet. Released weekly, this podcast is introduced by Dr. Alex Lathbridge.MORE Host Alex Lathbridge
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.2MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 215.6K Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

23. BlueSci Podcast

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What's the latest in science these days? How can scientific advances help improve our world? And what's it like to be a scientist, anyway? Every two weeks we delve into the intersections between science, technology, and society, featuring guest researchers who present a fresh perspective on their work, what goes on behind the scenes, and the latest developments in their fields.MORE Producer/Network Cambridge Uni Science Magazine
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24. The Slightly Scientific Podcast

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A group of science sleuths in year 12 at Ibstock Place School unite forces to have fun, be nerdy, and adventure through science to spread enthusiasm on the topic. Our aim is to make science fun and accessible, exploring the latest breakthroughs and interviewing experts in the field. From talking vaccines with Dame Sarah Gilbert to uncovering the great mysteries of biochemistry. We are proud to present the Slightly Scientific Podcast.MORE Producer/Network The Slightly Scientific Podcast
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25. Life Sciences Connect

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Life Sciences Connect explores the big issues, the emerging trends and the cutting edge innovations that are shaping the Life Sciences industry. Each month, we will connect with industry experts and leaders from the Biotech, Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices industries to discuss how key trends, explored in our research reports, are charting a new, sustainable future for the Life Sciences Industry.MORE Producer/Network Deloitte UK
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