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

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

The UK's #1 space podcast. Science journalist Izzie Clarke and astrophysicist Dr Becky Smethurst whizz through the universe to explore the latest research with leading experts, dive to history from the society's archives and take on your weird and wonderful questions about all things space. Can we gravitationally hitch-hike out of the solar system? Do we live in a multiverse? What is time? Plus Dr Robert Massey is on hand with his top star-gazing tips. Want to support the show? Join The Supermassive Club for exclusive content, star-gazing forums and ad-free listening... supermassive.supportingcast.fm And keep adding to The Supermassive Mailbox with your pictures and questions for the team. Send them to podcast@ras.ac.uk or follow them on Instagram, @SupermassivePod . The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production for the Royal Astronomical Society. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

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

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. If you enjoy what you hear, then also check out the Physics World Weekly podcast, a science-news podcast presented by our award-winning science journalists. more

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. There's also a special guest, top experts answering all your science questions and Dangerous Dan - something scientific that's also a little bit deadly! You can listen to Dan on Fun Kids (weekdays from 1pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app and online at funkidslive.com Plus, when you become a Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscriber, you get access to hundreds of episodes of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, but able to listen ad-free and get new episodes early! It's out of this world! Not only that you'll get similar benefits on over 30 Fun Kids podcasts plus you'll be safe in the knowledge that you're supporting Fun Kids in bringing high-quality, entertaining, and safe content for your family. Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plus [CLAIM:VY36S2CH] more

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 more

A weekly podcast about the latest scientific controversies, with Tom Chivers and Stuart Ritchie sciencefictionspod.substack.com more

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. more

Science news and updates from Sabine Hossenfelder. As simple as possible, but not any simpler.

Fire up your Bunsen burners and join award-winning comedian Laura Lexx as she attempts to pass her Science GCSEs (all over again) with the help of nerdy younger brother, Ron. Every week the squabbling siblings dissect a topic from the baddest educational document on the planet - the UK's National Curriculum. Microbiology, magnetism, manganese…can long-suffering Ron explain atomic structures or will Laura be forever banging her head against the periodic table? Whether you love thermodynamics - or ridiculous family dynamics - Lexx Education takes you back to your school days to find out whether it's possible to relearn your GCSEs…or be forever doomed to looking things up on Wikipedia. more

We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge. more

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

The team behind The Week Junior's Science Nature magazine investigate unexplained phenomenon with the help of expert guests. more

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. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World website. If you enjoy what you hear, then also check out our monthly podcast Physics World Stories, which takes a more in-depth look at a specific theme. more

GCSE science revision podcast for students studying AQA combined science.Topic by topic, Mrs Corbett tries to teach her husband GCSE science. more

As fascinating as physics can be, it can also seem very abstract, but behind each experiment and discovery stands a real person trying to understand the universe. 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! Join us on Twitter @DeptofPhysics using the hashtag #PeopleDoingPhysics.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy more

Science you can trust. Questions that matter. Join Professor Brian Cox and a panel of the world's top scientists and experts as they tackle your questions about some of the biggest science challenges facing society today. Can we cure cancer? How do you separate nutrition fact from fiction? What do climate change and the march of AI mean for our future? Could we live forever? Each episode is recorded in front of a live audience and it's their questions that drive the debate. Hear from the experts who actually know what they're talking about, including Adam Rutherford, Helen Sharman, George Monbiot, Giles Yeo, Jeanette Winterson, Rory Cellan-Jones, Paul Nurse, Kevin Fong and You, Me and the Big C 's Lauren Mahon. With a focus on accuracy, openness, and debate, A Question of Science brings you the latest on what we know, what we don't, and where science might take us next. A BBC Studios production for the Francis Crick Institute, an independent charity and world-leading research lab. more

What do scientists do? Where do they work? What is scientific inquiry? Scientists find solutions to problems that affect your everyday life. Meet real-world scientists. Learn about STEM careers and research. Streaming Science podcasts are produced by students majoring and minoring in agricultural and natural resources communication and experts at the University of Florida and college degree programs throughout the country. We invite you to use Streaming Science at home, in school, for clubs, and more! Dr. Jamie Loizzo is the founder of Streaming Science . Loizzo is an Associate Professor of Agricultural Communication at the University of Florida. more

Not Another Science Podcast is brought to you by Edinburgh University Science Media, or EUSci. Join our hosts Erin Howat and Emily Robertshaw-McFarlane as they talk to scientists about all the fascinating research and projects happening around Scotland. Intrigued by sourdough? Passionate about climate change? Love to keep it science? Then this is the show for you. Podcast logo by Apple Chew and episode art by Elizabeth Carmichael. Get in touch at eusci.podcast@gmail.com, @euscimedia on instagram, or head to eusci.org.uk for recent issues of our magazine. more

Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts and celebrity science enthusiasts they investigate life, the universe and everything in between on The Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC. From the smallest building blocks of life to the furthest stars, the curious monkeys pull apart the latest science to reveal fascinating and often bizarre insights into the world around us and what lies beyond. Can trees talk to each other? Can science help you commit the perfect murder? What might aliens look like and the burning question of our time, are strawberries alive or dead? Join them as each episode they put a different scientific topic under the microscope, from aliens, black holes and hedgehogs, to bacteria, poison and the Big Bang. With past guests including actors Dame Judi Dench and Sir Patrick Stewart, comedians Steve Martin and Conan O'Brien, astronaut Tim Peake, primatologist Jane Goodall and mathematician Hannah Fry, The Infinite Monkey Cage promises to make you laugh, enrich your knowledge and leave you with a deeper appreciation for the universe that we call home. Whether you're a seasoned scientist or someone who nodded off in physics class, listen in to learn all about funny, fascinating and sometimes ridiculous topics with the occasional monkey business. more

We interview researchers to separate the science from the fiction in news headlines. Catch new episodes on the first Monday of the month. www.scienceorfiction.co.uk more

Whether you're curious about getting healthy, the Big Bang or the science of cooking, find out everything you need to know 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.Watch full episodes of Instant Genius on BBC Science Focus Magazine's YouTube channel. more

Explore a new area of science every month from the world's sharpest minds. 'From the Theatre' episodes every second Wednesday of the month, bringing you talks from the Ri's world-renowned Theatre. Ri Science Podcast original episodes every last Wednesday of the month, lifting the lid on the science all around us. more

Welcome to the ScienceMind podcast, brought to you by King's College London's multi-award-winning STEM Magazine. more

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

Part of the Cosmic Shambles Network, the network for people with curious minds, Science Shambles is a semi regular collection of conversations with scientists about all manner of scientific things. At the Cosmic Shambles Network we create and curates podcasts, digital content and live events for people who want to find out more about our universe through science, art, history, philosophy, music, literature. People who believe ignorance is not bliss. People who want to keep on discovering and learning about our wondrous universe and who want to have a laugh while doing it. People who believe that it is indeed our curiosity that makes us human. We believe we can never stop learning science will never be finished and that's exciting. The Cosmic Shambles Network brings together the world's leading scientists, comedians, writers and performers to create entertaining content fuelled by curiosity. The approach is fun, real, accessible. Amongst the shambles there's something for everyone. more

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.Subscribe, follow, comment and get in touch!www.mondaysciencepodcast.come. info@mondaysciencepodcast.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @MondayScience more

To mark the 30th anniversary since the foundation of the Oxford Vaccine Group, The Oxford Colloquy returns with a new video series, 'Trusting the Science', which delves into the crucial role that science plays in our understanding of health and immunity. Throughout this series Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, who has led the group for over 20 years, interviews leading global experts on their scientific journey, the discoveries they have made, and their thoughts on how we can build and maintain the public's trust in scientific knowledge at a time of misinformation and cynicism.'The Oxford Colloquy: Trusting the Science' on Oxford Podcasts (with links for Apple Podcasts and Spotify): https://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series/oxford-colloquy-trusting-scienceThe first audio-only series of The Oxford Colloquy, 'The Pandemic People' focused on the pivotal figures from Oxford University, the UK government and beyond that helped shape the UK's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.'The Oxford Colloquy: The Pandemic People' on Oxford Podcasts (with links for Apple Podcasts and Spotify): https://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series/oxford-colloquy more

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, it's surprising how much our telly choices can teach us about the world.smallscreenscience.co.uk (http://Www.smallscreenscience.co.uk) more

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

5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis. more

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

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

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 three 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.Transcripts available: www.bluesci.co.uk/category/podcast/Brought to you by the Cambridge University Science Magazine.Hosted by Laura Chilver, Mark Grimes and Georgia Nixon.New episodes every third Monday! more

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