Top Rated Science Podcasts (Page 4)

We humans could have a bright future ahead of us that lasts billions of years. But we have to survive the next 200 years first. Join Josh Clark of Stuff You Should Know for a 10-episode deep dive that explores the future of humanity and finds dangers we have never encountered before lurking just ahead. And if we humans are alone in the universe, if we don't survive intelligent life dies out with us too.

Songbirding takes you on an auditory journey through the songs of birds. Recorded entirely outdoors, a variety of songbird species from the Great Lakes region of North America are featured. Each episode provides listeners with a unique and immersive experience, as they listen to the beautiful melodies and calls of different birds in their natural habitats.Along with the sounds, birding guide Rob Porter shares interesting facts and insights about the birds, providing a deeper understanding of their behaviour and significance in the ecosystems they inhabit.Twice nominated as best Science Podcast in the Canadian Podcast Awards.Season 1, "The Bruce Peninsula" was recorded in July of 2019, in various locales of the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario.Season 2, "Midsummer" was recorded in July and August of 2019, in Hamilton, Waterloo, and Cambridge.Season 3, "Spring of Solitude" was recorded in spring of 2020, in the Hamilton, the Niagara Region, and Norfolk County.Season 4, "On Territory" was recorded throughout 2020 & 2021, in various places in Ontario.Season 5, “In The Quietude” was recorded in 2021 through 2023 in Bruce Peninsula National Park.Season 6, "Allegheny National Forest" was recorded in 2022 through 2024 in Allegheny National Forest and surrounding areas in Pennsylvania and New York states.Season 7 is forthcoming and was/is being recorded in Kananaskis Country, Alberta in 2023 through 2025.For those with high-frequency hearing loss, please search for "Songbirding Under 5kHz"CreditsRecorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter.Cover art by Lauren Helton - https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/Support the show at https://songbirding.com/support

Profane, insane, and 100% primo science, Petri Dish is a no-BS podcast that explores the wildest subjects in modern science with clarity and evil joy.Hosted by Sean Allen, a Nanoparticle/Immunology Researcher, and Nathan Allen, his "screenwriter" brother, Petri Dish fuses hard science with a freewheeling and madcap conversational style. Cannabinoids, Plague, Cats, the dreaded Candiru, and the even more dreaded Covid-19: all these and more are dissected with intellect and irreverence, dropping every week.So reject ignorance. Join the Scientific Revolution. Join Petri Dish.

An optimistic, curiosity-chasing show about the wonder and wildness of life, following the threads that connect us to the natural world. The Wild Life is, always has been, and always will be a show about the diversity of life within the animal kingdom, but it's about more than that. It's about connections. It's about how the natural world inspires our culture, movies, and technologies. It's about the patterns that persist throughout not just life, but the universe itself. It's about us.The Wild Life is a place for the curious, the adventurous, the hopeful, and the hopeless to discover the natural world through unique perspectives. Between the blog and podcasts, The Wild Life seeks to bring the traditional naturalist experience into the 21st century by merging immersive storytelling and foley art with technology and creative experiences. It’s an exploration of truth, common ground, and shared places as we attempt to fill each episode with wonder, connectedness, intrigue, and humor.Thank you for being here.Contact | [email protected]

An independent podcast about fear, beauty and the unknown. Since 2012. Hosted by Jeff Emtman and others.

Host Jack Luna covers the worlds darkest stories, while holding you close in an itchy blanket.

Politics is how people achieve power. Policy is what they do with it. On The Weeds, host Jonquilyn Hill and guests break down the policies that shape our lives, from abortion to financial regulations to affirmative action to housing. Produced by Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network. 

Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hidden history and surprising science behind a different food- or farming-related topic, from aquaculture to ancient feasts, from cutlery to chile peppers, and from microbes to Malbec. We interview experts, visit labs, fields, and archaeological digs, and generally have lots of fun while discovering new ways to think about and understand the world through food. Find us online at gastropod.com, follow us on Twitter @gastropodcast, and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/gastropodcast.

Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, philosophy, culture and much more.

Looking for weird? You found it. Xander & Stone - The Science & Supernatural Podcast.From ghosts & hauntings to crypto-creatures, cults, exorcisms, UFOs & everything in between. If it's out there & it's weird...we're gonna talk about it.

We are all Fueled By Death - the idea that we want to leave this world a little different before we inevitably leave it for good. Each week listen to a special guest talk about what they do, why they do it, and answer the question - What Fuels You?All voice-overs by Brock Powell - www.brockvox.comwww.deathwishcoffee.com/deathcast

Hosted by forensic wildlife biologist Ashley Bray, Get Out Alive aims to have honest conversations about intense human-wildlife conflicts, especially those resulting in attacks. She is often joined by friends, experts, authors, and even attack survivors themselves. Join her every other week as she tells stories of animal attacks, why they happen, and how we can all avoid them.

Learn to connect better with others in every area of your life. Immerse yourself in spirited conversations with people who know how hard it is, and yet how good it feels, to really connect with other people – whether it’s one person, an audience or a whole country. You'll know many of the people in these conversations – they are luminaries in our culture. Some you may not know. But what links them all is their powerful ability to relate and communicate. It's something we need now more than ever.

SciShow Tangents is the lightly competitive knowledge showcase from the geniuses behind the YouTube series SciShow. Every other Tuesday, join Hank Green, Ceri Riley, and Sam Schultz as they try to one-up and amaze each other with weird and funny scientific research... while not getting distracted. There will be tangents about video games, music, weird smells, surprisingly deep insights about life, and of course, poop, but it always comes back to the science.

The Portal is an exploration into discovery, including conversations with thought leaders. Host Eric Weinstein, Managing Director of Thiel Capital, brings his unique expertise and diverse roster of guests for a wide range of discussions, including science, culture, business, and capitalism. The show will feature people whose lives demonstrate that portals into what we would normally consider impossible, are indeed possible.  Guests include presidential candidate Andrew Yang, NY Times bestselling author Sam Harris, and retired Navy Seal and creator of the hit business podcast Jocko Willink.

Sword and Scale Rewind, hosted by Matt Fondiler and Ian Bagg, is the comedy aftershow for the popular true-crime podcast Sword and Scale. Each episode number corresponds to it's counterpart on it's sister podcast. So kick back, have a pot or two and listen to some murder-comedy...

Luke Mordue examines the historical impact of the stories that haunt our society, tales that have gripped towns and cities worldwide for centuries as actual events - Urban Legends. First, hear the tales retold as short stories before delving into the history of the legend, dissecting its cultural significance, factuality, and origins. Released Fortnightly alongside a mini-series that delves into shorter legends under the title of 'Modern Myths'.

Mythozoologist Sebastian Verwood travels the world studying magical creatures.

Join Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye) each week as they explore everything under (and sometimes beyond!) the sun with scientists, historians, activists, entertainers, and other brilliant guest experts.New episodes of Getting Curious drop on Wednesdays. On Mondays, join us for Pretty Curious. our podcast on all things beauty! Subscribe to Extra Curious for exclusive episodes of Ask JVN, where Jonathan's answering your questions about sex, dating, and more.You can follow Getting Curious on Instagram and Twitter @curiouswithjvn. Transcripts for all episodes are available at jonathanvanness.com/podcasts.Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email [email protected].

Einen Großteil unserer Zeit verbringen wir damit Geld hinterherzujagen. Ist das unser Wunsch? Durch Inflation sind wir gezwungen immer mehr Geld mit unserer Arbeit zu verdienen. Warum haben wir uns daran gewöhnt, einem Geld- und Finanzsystem zu vertrauen, dessen Abläufe wir nicht mehr nachvollziehen können? Lea, Patrick und Tobi sind überzeugt, dass mit der Technologie, die hinter Bitcoin steckt, der Sprung in eine Zukunft gelingt, in der alle Menschen weltweit ebenbürtigen Zugang zum Bankensystem haben. Zeitsprung Bitcoin ist ein Podcast für alle die Hoffnung haben, dass Gerechtigkeit möglich ist. Bitcoin ist das Internet des Geldes, ohne Zensur, mit dem Recht auf Privatsphäre und Schutz von Menschenrecht und Freiheit. Der Bitcoin Code leistet jetzt schon Widerstand gegen Macht und Korruption. Jede Woche sprechen wir miteinander und mit unseren Gästen über das Bitcoin Netzwerk, das mit seiner Dezentralität bedeutsam für die Zukunft der Menschheit werden kann. Mit unserer Zeit begleiten wir die Adaption der einmaligen Erfindung von Satoshi Nakamoto.

Blurry Creatures chases down answers for the weird questions and enigmatic creatures that inhabit the fringes between reality, myth, and imagination. Join podcast veterans Nate Henry and Luke Rodgers as they investigate Bigfoot, Ancient Giants, Cryptids, The Nephilim, The Watchers, Ancient Burial Mounds, Forbidden History, Megaliths, Conspiracy Theories, Dogman, Mothman, The UFO Phenomenon, Extraterrestrials, and The Unexplained.

Your home represents your most significant investment, and we're here to equip you with everything you need for successful homeownership. Whether you're a seasoned homeowner or this is your first purchase, "Homeowners Be Aware" will help you navigate the unpredictable world of homeownership.Host George Siegal is a homeowner and documentary filmmaker with over 40 years of expertise. George's profound passion for homes and extensive knowledge make him the ideal companion as you navigate the triumphs and tribulations of owning or renting a home.Join us weekly as "Homeowners Be Aware" brings you captivating guests from diverse backgrounds, each sharing their stories of success, challenges, and invaluable lessons learned. From architects and interior designers to contractors and fellow homeowners, George and his guests are here to empower you with practical solutions, insider tips, and crucial warning signs to ensure you make well-informed decisions.Take advantage of valuable insights! Tune in every Tuesday morning for new episodes of "Homeowners Be Aware" and subscribe now to start your Tuesdays right.

Expanded Perspectives Podcast is your source for Ancient History, Alternative History, Cryptozoology, UFO's, Conspiracy Theories and all things Paranormal. Join the hosts and lifelong friends Kyle Philson and Cameron Hale as they dig into mysteries of our ancient past, unusual events, unbelievable creatures and undeniable truths through research and interviews with top researchers, archaeologist, historians and authors. They take a down to earth approach while maintaining and open mind. Its time for you to expand your perspective!

Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us. Astronomy Cast is supported thru patreon.com/AstronomyCast.