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Best science podcasts available (Last Updated Jan 2026)

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Science Vs:Spotify Studios

Science Vs

There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Spotify Studios that finds out what’s fact, what’s not, and what’s somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you don't have to and cover everything from 5G and ADHD, to Fluoride and Fasting Diets.

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Science Friday:Science Friday and WNYC Studios

Science Friday

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.

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Science Quickly:Scientific American

Science Quickly

Host Rachel Feltman, alongside leading science and tech journalists, dives into the rich world of scientific discovery in this bite-size science variety show.

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Science Weekly:The Guardian

Science Weekly

Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news

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ZOE Science & Nutrition:ZOE

ZOE Science & Nutrition

The world’s top scientists explain the latest health, nutrition, and gut health research and translate it into practical advice to improve your health & weight. Join ZOE Science & Nutrition, on a journey of scientific discovery. Hosted by Jonathan Wolf.

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Science Magazine Podcast:Science Magazine

Science Magazine Podcast

Weekly podcasts from Science Magazine, the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary.

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BBC Inside Science:BBC Radio 4

BBC Inside Science

A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.

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The Science of Happiness:PRX and Greater Good Science Center

The Science of Happiness

Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. Follow us on Instagram @HappinessPod.

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Discovery:BBC World Service

Discovery

Explorations in the world of science.

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Big Picture Science:Big Picture Science

Big Picture Science

The surprising connections in science and technology that give you the Big Picture. Astronomer Seth Shostak and science journalist Molly Bentley are joined each week by leading researchers, techies, and journalists to provide a smart and humorous take on science. Our regular "Skeptic Check" episodes cast a critical eye on pseudoscience.

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Science In Action:BBC World Service

Science In Action

The BBC brings you all the week's science news.

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Podcast Science:Podcast Science

Podcast Science

Interviews, dossiers, chroniques... Chaque semaine depuis 2010, Podcast Science vous fait découvrir un sujet scientifique. Retrouvez nous sur PodcastScience.fm Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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Naked Science:Naked Science

Naked Science

Подкаст «C точки зрения науки» от Naked Science с новостями науки.

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The Rest Is Science:Goalhanger

The Rest Is Science

Join mathematician Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (Vsauce) as they dig into the weird scientific questions that often go unexplored. Welcome to The Rest Is Science, a show that sits in the fascinating space between what we think we know, and what we actually know. Why do we assume we understand things like time, randomness, or even gravity? Once you start questioning these familiar ideas, reality becomes astonishingly strange and completely fragile. Whether you're a lifelong science fan or just naturally curious, The Rest Is Science will change your perception of reality, and prove that the biggest questions are always the most fun.

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In Our Time: Science:BBC Radio 4

In Our Time: Science

Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.

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Body Science Podcast:Body Science

Body Science Podcast

Welcome to the Body Science Podcast - where we bring you the best experts in the fitness industry to talk about all things training, nutrition and supplementation. Subscribe and enjoy our weekly podcast series!

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This Week in Science (TWIS):This Week in Science

This Week in Science (TWIS)

The kickass science and technology radio show that delivers an irreverent look at the week in science and technology.

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All Around Science:All Around Science

All Around Science

A weekly podcast by two huge science fans discussing what’s new and interesting in science! Science is our window into incredible worlds, from impossibly small atoms to impossibly distant stars. We want to use it to discover as much as possible, and share it with you every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Distillations | Science History Institute:Science History Institute

Distillations | Science History Institute

Distillations is the Science History Institute's critically acclaimed flagship podcast. We take deep dives into stories that range from the serious to the eccentric, all to help listeners better understand the surprising science that is all around us. Hear about everything from the crisis in Alzheimer's research to New England's 19th-century vampire panic in compelling, sometimes-funny, documentary-style audio stories.

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Science Stories:Science Stories

Science Stories

Science Stories fortæller historier om videnskab baseret på nysgerrighed og fascination af viden og indsigt, men vi kan også være kritiske og stille spørgsmål ved veletablerede dogmer. Vi stræber efter at forstå grundlaget for viden og sætte den i perspektiv. Redaktionen er uafhængig og ikke underlagt udefrakommende politiske eller kommercielle interesser.