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. Consistently voted one of the top science radio shows on the web - check it out and hear a science news program like no other. more

Are you concerned about the Earth's future? Are you interested in what is being done in Northern California and the world to address environmental issues? Do you want to act? Then tune in every other Sunday to 'Sustainability Now!' on KSQD.org to hear interviews with scientists, scholars, activists and officials involved in the pursuit of sustainability. Sustainability Now! is underwritten by the Sustainable Systems Research Foundation in Santa Cruz, California more

University of California faculty present the latest findings in genetic research and discoveries.

For every Marie Curie or Rosalind Franklin whose story has been told, hundreds of female scientists remain unknown to the public at large. In this series, we illuminate the lives and work of a diverse array of groundbreaking scientists who, because of time, place and gender, have gone largely unrecognized. Each season we focus on a different scientist, putting her narrative into context, explaining not just the science but also the social and historical conditions in which she lived and worked. We also bring these stories to the present, painting a full picture of how her work endures. more

The Matrix Podcast features interviews with social scientists from across the University of California, Berkeley campus (and beyond). It also features recordings of events, including panels and lectures. The Matrix Podcast is produced by Social Science Matrix, an interdisciplinary research center at the University of California, Berkeley. more

The Matt Walker Podcast is all about sleep, the brain, and the body. Matt is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of the book, Why We Sleep and has given a few TED talks. Matt is an awkward British nerd who adores science and the communication of science to the public.  more

Inside Biotech is an exciting podcast from BCLA, which focuses on the science behind SoCal's most innovative new biotech companies. This semi-monthly podcast, hosted by Gabriella Rubert, Ph.D. Candidate at UCLA and Podcast Lead at BCLA, is the perfect way for anyone interested in LA's biotech community to stay informed about current progress and developments. Episodes feature conversations with scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and more about the cutting-edge science that goes on inside their companies to offer listeners diverse perspectives from experts across niches and levels in the biotech space. On Inside Biotech, science story-telling meets big business, touching on a range of themes from across the world of southern California's biotechnology industry. more

Guest speakers, researchers and University of California faculty explore our understanding of research in marine science. more

Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from University of California and other experts. more

Listen to exciting, non-technical talks on some of the most interesting developments in astronomy and space science. Founded in 1999, the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lectures are presented on six Wednesday evenings during each school year at Foothill College, in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. Speakers include a wide range of noted scientists, explaining astronomical developments in everyday language. The series is organized and moderated by Foothill's astronomy instructor emeritus Andrew Fraknoi and jointly sponsored by the Foothill College Physical Science, Math, and Engineering Division, the SETI Institute, the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, and the University of California Observatories (including the Lick Observatory.) more

The award-winning Science Changing Life podcast offers an inside look into how Scripps Research scientists are solving the most pressing mysteries in human health and disease. Join hosts Lauren Fish and Melissa Suran, PhD, as they speak with world-class scientists at the forefronts of immunology, infectious disease, artificial intelligence, personalized medicine, neuroscience and much more. Science Changing Life gives listeners a glimpse into the people behind the science, their motivations, paths to discovery, and how they're changing the world. Follow us on social media for more updates:@scrippsresearch on Twitter and Instagram@ScrippsResearchInstitute on FacebookScripps Research on LinkedIn more

Welcome to The Future of Energy, the podcast that explores the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a low-carbon future. Join hosts Jim, Milla, Rochan and Elizabeth as they chat with professors, industry experts, researchers, and students to unpack some of the most pressing issues involved in the energy transition and how they affect us. By featuring diverse perspectives, we hope to inspire you to make the best and most informed decisions for your communities—because ultimately, the energy transition depends on each one of us. more

At CalTrout, we work hard every day to restore California's freshwater ecosystems and to keep them healthy for years to come, but we don't do it alone. The Fish Water People podcast highlights the individuals who make our work possible, at CalTrout and beyond. Join podcast host and CalTrout Executive Director Curtis Knight as we talk about the science, policy, restoration, equity, and more that goes into making the changes we want to see in the world.The Fish Water People podcast is brought to you by California Trout and Bridget Shaw and Drew Alvarez at Pusher, Inc. more

At the California Science Center, we love to wonder and be curious about the world around us. In each new episode, join host Perry Roth-Johnson as he chats with scientists, engineers, museum professionals, and others to find answers to questions you might have wondered. New episodes every other Wednesday. more

Our Untangled Minds by CUSM is a student-run medical education podcast with the goal of creating episodes to further explore our medical profession and expand upon the medical topics that we encounter in our everyday experiences and conversations. more

Guest speakers, researchers and University of California faculty explore physics to better understand and predict the world around us. more

The director of AI at the Information Sciences Institute, anthropologist Adam Russell, interviews the humans behind AI to understand what motivates them, how they shape AI today, and where they hope AI will go. A University of Southern California podcast. more

Science education is going through a big transition right now as schools throughout the country have adopted the Next Generation Science Standards. These new standards represent a large shift in how science will be taught, and teachers have good questions about how these standards will affect their classrooms. Our host (Eugene Cordero - climate scientist and founder of Green Ninja - science education provider) talks with Matt d'Alessio, science education expert and author of the 2016 California Science Framework for NGSS. Matt has dedicated over 20 years of his life to science education both as a high school science teacher and a distinguished university professor. In this podcast, Eugene asks Matt various questions about science education, NGSS, and the environment in a friendly and easygoing conversational style that is designed to be helpful to teachers. more

Join CNUCHS as we meet and discuss health sciences education in all its different forms, as well as set prospective and current students up for success on their journeys into health sciences! more

Candid one-on-one conversations with life science leaders in California and beyond.

Who says getting your PhD can't be fun? The Triplicates Podcast features bi-weekly discussions from three first-generation WOC pursuing their doctoral degrees. We document our academic journeys and also tackle fun topics in science! Lennice Castro, Asama Lekbua, and Amanda Wacker are first year PhD students at University of California, San Diego who keep it real when it comes to the scientific world. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @triplicatespod. more

The Qualia Research Institute (QRI.org) is a California 501(c)(3) non-profit research group studying consciousness in a consistent, meaningful, and rigorous way. Our goal is to spread the ideas of our institute in a more accessible way and to support the research being done by our members. more