Madeleine Finlay sits down with science editor Ian Sample to hear about some of the winners of the Breakthrough Prize, which awards scientists working in maths, physics and life sciences.

In the ever-evolving world of science, staying informed and entertained can be a challenge. Thankfully, science podcasts ...

Astrophysicist and author Hakeem Oluseyi talks with cosmologist Janna Levin in a new 10-episode podcast series, Particles of Thought, from GBH and the producers of NOVA. In August 2025, 2,171 ...

Imagine the perfect drink — a cocktail, coffee, or kombucha, perhaps. Whatever the concoction, it came together iteratively — one taste test, one tweak at a time. In much the same way, mixing ...

Ian Sample hears from Aisha Down, a reporter covering artificial intelligence for the Guardian ...

In September, award-winning podcast host Alie Ward sat on the other side of the microphone for the Discover Science podcast. The “Ologies” expert was interviewed before her Discover Science Lecture ...

S1: Welcome in San Diego. It's Jade Hindman. On today's show , we are talking about a new NPR podcast that explores the depths of the sea. This is KPBS Midday Edition. Connecting our communities ...

Scientific American's endorsement of Kamala Harris for president ignited a ferocious debate in the science community. Is she the best choice for advancing science, as her supporters contend, or is it ...

The Telepathy Tapes podcast has been clinging to the top 10 since first airing in September and briefly outpaced Joe Rogan’s podcast in January. The Telepathy Tapes explores Neuroscientist Diane ...

Imagine you’re hanging out at a bar with your very enthusiastic friends, about two beers in, and someone brings up Star Trek. OK, but the transporter! How would that actually work? What about the ...

Whether it’s news notifications or work emails, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the stresses of our time every moment of every day. But what if there was something we could do to rekindle the ...