Top science podcasts

Here is a list of the top science podcasts on iTunes:

NPR: Science Friday Podcast - National Public Radio
Science Friday, as heard on NPR, is a weekly discussion of the latest news in science, technology, health, and the environment hosted by Ira Flatow.  Ira interviews scientists, authors, and policymakers, and listeners can call in and ask questions as well. Hear it each week on NPR stations nationwide — or online here!

WNYC’s Radio Lab - Jad Abumrad & Robert Krulwich
On Radio Lab, science meets culture and information sounds like music. Each episode of Radio Lab® is an investigation — a patchwork of people, sounds, stories and experiences centered around One Big Idea. Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radio Lab is produced by WNYC public radio.

BrainStuff - HowStuffWorks.com
How much sugar do they put in soda? Why does table salt contain iodine? Feed your curiosity by tuning in to BrainStuff, a podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

Hidden Universe HD: NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope - NASA’s Spitzer Science Center / NASA / Caltech
Witness our universe in a whole new way! This video series (in 720p High Definition for Apple TV and hi-res monitors) highlights some of the most exciting discoveries from NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope. In-depth ‘Showcase’ features, striking ‘Gallery Explorer’ montages, and other whimsical specials take you beyond the visible to a universe of dust and stars hidden from Earth-bound eyes. Spitzer is the infrared component of the NASA Great Observatory program which also includes Hubble (visible), Chandra (x-ray), and Compton (gamma ray). For faster, iPod-compatible downloads search for the companion ‘Hidden Universe’ standard definition feed, also available on iTunes.

Scientific American Podcast - Scientific American
The Scientific American Podcast is a weekly science audio show covering the latest in the world of science and technology. Join Steve Mirsky each week as he explores cutting-edge breakthroughs and controversial issues with leading scientists and journalists. He is also an articles editor and columnist at Scientific American magazine and his column, “Antigravity”, is one of science writing’s rate venues for humor. Check our the new daily podcast from Scientific American: “60-Second Science.” To view all of our archived podcasts please go to www.sciam.com/podcast

60-Second Science - Scientific American
Leading science journalists provide a daily minute commentary on some of the most interesting developments in the world of science. For a full-length, weekly podcast you can subscribe to Science Talk: The Podcast of Scientific American. To view all of our archived podcasts please go to www.sciam.com/podcast

NPR: On Science Podcast - National Public Radio
From NPR: The award-winning staff of NPR’s Science desk brings you the week’s best in Science News.  Hosted by Joe Palca and Christopher Joyce who will take you  inside NPR’s Science Desk…

The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe - Dr. Steven Novella
The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe is a weekly Podcast talkshow discussing the latest news and topics from the world of the paranormal, fringe science, and controversial claims from a scientific point of view. -The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe: Your escape to reality -Produced by the New England Skeptical Society in association with the James Randi Educational Foundation(JREF) : http://www.theness.com

NOVA scienceNOW - WGBH Science Unit
Our podcast offers irreverent stories and introduces intriguing personalities from the world of science. For more content from the producers of NOVA scienceNOW — and to watch our broadcast series online — visit us at http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

Science Times - The New York Times
David Corcoran, a science editor, explores the topics addressed in this week’s Science Times.

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