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TheThinkingAtheist

661 episodes - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.7K ratings
Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. ...

TED Health

363 episodes - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 957 ratings
What does exercise do to your brain? Can psychedelics treat depression? From smart daily habits to new medical breakthroughs, welcome to TED Health, with host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider. TED ...

Curiosity Daily

1,554 episodes - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 877 ratings
The award-winning Curiosity Daily podcast from CuriosityDaily.com will help you get smarter about the world around you. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll get a unique mix of research-based life hacks...

Background Briefing with Ian Masters

1,569 episodes - Latest episode: about 7 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 551 ratings
Background Briefing goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard elsewhere in American media. Background Briefing features international and national news,...

Explore The Space

347 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 213 ratings
Examining the interface between healthcare and society, with thought leaders from across the spectrum.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Q&A

226 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 106 ratings
Conversations with experts and frontline clinicians about the COVID-19 pandemic, hosted by editors from the JAMA Network.

Stereo Chemistry

89 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 67 ratings
Stereo Chemistry shares voices and stories from the world of chemistry. The show is created by the reporters and editors at Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), an independent news outlet published ...

Killer Earth

53 episodes - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Earth is a scary place with all these tornadoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, volcanoes, and other natural disasters. Join us for raw and unfiltered conversations about this dangerous place we call home. ...

Social Media and Politics

182 episodes - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
Social Media and Politics is a podcast bringing you innovative, first-hand insights into how social media is changing the political game. Subscribe for interviews and analysis with politicians, aca...

Conservation Careers Podcast

119 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
Nick Askew from Conservation Careers uncovers what it's like to work in wildlife conservation. He explores how to get a conservation job, and discusses the latest industry news, by speaking to prof...

The International Security Podcast

19 episodes - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Leading scholars provide insight on urgent policy debates. Jeff Friedman of Dartmouth College interviews contributors to the premiere peer-reviewed journal of security studies. They offer sophistic...

In This Climate

182 episodes - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
We’re a podcast from Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute and The Media School. We’re here to bring you the scientists working toward solutions, the legislation to watch and the ...

Ri Science Podcast

156 episodes - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
Thought provoking lectures from the world's sharpest minds. Science talks from the Royal Institution every month.

Simblified

344 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
Add one part news, one part bad jokes, one part Wikipedia research, one part cult references from spending too much time on the internet, one part Wodehouse quotes, and one part quality puns, and ...

Chesapeake Uncharted

32 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
The story of America’s largest estuary, its vibrant ecosystem and the people who rely on its health. Season 3 explores spotlights "Wavemakers," people 40 years old and younger who are making an env...

Today in Manufacturing

179 episodes - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Today in Manufacturing is hosted by the editors from some of the most recognized websites in the manufacturing industry, including Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). Every week,...

EcoNews Report

231 episodes - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
A weekly environmental news roundup produced in Arcata, California by Tom Wheeler (Environmental Protection Information Center), Caroline Griffith (Northcoast Environmental Center), Alicia Hamann ...

Making Sense of Science

82 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Making Sense of Science features interviews with leading medical and scientific experts about the latest developments in health innovation and the big ethical and social questions they raise. The ...

Science On Top

390 episodes - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
The Australian podcast about science, health and technology news. Join Ed Brown and his panel of co-hosts each week as we talk about the latest and coolest research and discoveries in the world of ...

ideaXme

299 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
The humans behind the big ideas shaping our world. Inspiration and help for future creators of big ideas and for all those who love big ideas and great stories.

PFAS Pulse Podcast

41 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
A companion piece to HRP’s PFAS Pulse newsletter, this podcast will keep you informed on the latest content from The PFAS Pulse, HRP’s free subscription service for PFAS data, regulation, legislati...

Friends of the Island Fox

141 episodes - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Reference materials on Channel Island fox: its biology, behavior, habitat, research, endangered status and conservation efforts. Home of Friends of the Island Fox a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. FIF is dedi...

Terra Informa

356 episodes - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
A weekly environmental news program covering issues from across Canada & around the world.

Oncology Times - OncTimes Talk

156 episodes - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratings
Oncology Times reports essential clinical news for oncologists, hematologists and other cancer care professionals. Learn more about our award-winning journal!

Pythagorean Astronomy

119 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Astronomy news and interviews with scientists involved in the discoveries. Hosted by Dr Chris North (Cardiff University) and Dr Edward Gomez (Las Cumbres Observatory).

Wonks and War Rooms

71 episodes - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Where political communication theory meets on the ground strategy. Host, Professor Elizabeth Dubois, picks a political communication theory, explains it to a practitioner, and then they have a chat...

Those Space People

50 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
A podcast series of casual cosmic conversations with people working on all things space. Listen to all the episodes here --> https://thosespacepeople.transistor.fm/episodes

Climate Tracker Weekly

46 episodes - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Welcome to Climate Tracker Weekly where we hear stories that matter to young climate journalists around the world.

Radio Health Journal

1,448 episodes - Latest episode: about 14 hours ago
Each week, Radio Health Journal breaks down important news in medicine, science and technology with the help of world-renowned experts. Our three weekly segments will help guide you to a happier, h...

New Scientist Podcasts

324 episodes - Latest episode: 2 days ago
Podcasts for the insatiably 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 univers...