Digital Branch: Podcasts! Entertainment for Your Ears!: Science &amp; Nature

Overview

Research Librarian Karol Bartlett has pulled together a sampling of podcasts that feature some good listens in the areas of Science and Nature. Remember there are many more out there. For suggestions on other podcasts that might be of interest, be sure to check out Weekly Charts and Finding New Podcast Resources.

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THE 5 Best Science Podcasts
The best science podcasts and podcast episodes from the science writers and editors at Inverse.
The 21 best science podcasts if you're keen to learn how things work
Whether you want the latest space news, expert commentary on what's making headlines, a thorough debunk of scientific theories, want to know what it's like to live on Mars, or just want to listen to something smart, these are the best science podcasts worth your time (presented in no particular order).
The 27 best science podcasts of 2020 that are under the radar
These podcasts cover science, biology, physics, chemistry and everything in between!
The best science podcasts to make you smarter
Looking for some science you can enjoy while your eyeballs do stuff that isn’t reading? Perhaps hoping to regurgitate something that sounds smart while sitting around with family on a summer vacation? Great. Read on. Bite-sized science knowledge for your hungry ears.
The 20 Best Science Podcasts
Get ready to expand your mind and learn some fun, new facts! Here are the 20 best science podcasts on the internet, chosen by the GeekWrapped science staff.
The Best Outdoor Podcasts of All Time
Fifteen classics of the genre that share campfire tales, athlete interviews, and the occasional Bigfoot search
The best nature, science and technology podcasts
Get ready to feast your ears and your brain. Everyone enjoys the moments that make us stop, blink and say “Wow, I had NO idea…”, don’t we? Whether your commuting, in the bath or on a run, these 20 science, technology and nature podcasts are guaranteed to hit you with astonishing facts and attention grabbing storytelling.
24 BEST PODCASTS ABOUT NATURE, SUSTAINABILITY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
We’ve compiled 24 of our favorite environment-related podcasts to share with you. On this list, you’ll find everything from international perspectives on global energy systems to humorous Brits sharing the latest in sustainability research.
How to listen to podcasts, and the best wildlife and nature ones to listen to
From Wildlife magazine. There are dozens of great science and nature podcasts to listen to, and often for free! Find out how to access them and get listening here, as well as exploring a selection of our favourites.
Podcasts to keep you connected to nature
Get lost in the magic of nature without ever leaving the living room. Check out our favourite nature-focused podcasts, perfect for helping you connect with the outdoors whilst staying indoors.

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Hidden Brain
Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.
Disappearing Spoon
A topsy-turvy science-y history podcast. Each episode takes a deep-dive into a moment of science-related history in order to shed light on the present.
Ologies
Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.
NASA's Curious Universe
Our universe is a wild and wonderful place. Join NASA astronauts, scientists and engineers on a new adventure each week — all you need is your curiosity. Visit the Amazon rainforest, explore faraway galaxies and dive into our astronaut training pool. First-time space explorers welcome.
She Explores
Stories of women who are inspired by time spent outside take the shape of interviews, in-the-field recordings, and listener submissions. These make up a tapestry of episodes covering themes such as solo hiking and camping; entrepreneurship; aging; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); conservation; motherhood; chronic illness; and feminism as they intersect with outdoor experiences. Hosted by Gale Straub.
Science Vs.
There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Gimlet 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 Pandemics, to Vaping and Fasting Diets.
Ramblings
Clare Balding joins notable and interesting people for a walk through the countryside. Not only does she invite you to "ramble along" with her, but you will also learn about the landscape around you.
Bird Notes
BirdNote is a two-minute radio show that combines rich sounds with engaging stories, to illustrate the amazing lives of birds and give listeners a momentary respite from the news of the day.
Mother Earth News & Friends
Mother Earth News and Friends shares the stories of the leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re passionate about helping people learn more about natural health, homesteading, and sustainability.
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 professor Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center.