The Best Science Podcasts of 2026
The top-rated science podcasts of 2026 — from quantum physics to climate science, ranked by their global audience.
97 science podcasts — under the radar, ranked by WP Score
1The Green Blueprint
Latitude Media
2Tomorrow, Today
Shekhar Natarajan
3Chat with Greg Fridman
4Paratruth: Reborn
5Bedtime Astronomy
Synthetic Universe
6Ciencia Somnolienta para Dormir
7Aperture: The Universe and Human Condition
8Weather or Not with Lee Goldberg
9Daily Classic Sci Fi Books
solgoodmedia.com
10What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities
11PBS Space Time
12Travelers In The Night
13Mind Webs - Sleepy Radio
14Mind Webs - Bedtime Radio
15Threshold
16Bright Side Universe
17Blurry Creatures
18The Mysterious Huntsman
19Mendelspod Podcast
20Earth Notes
21SciPod
22Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries
Professor Fred Watson and Andrew Dunkley
23The New Quantum Era - innovation in quantum computing, science and technology
24Aeon Magazine
25WCS Wild Audio
Wildlife Conservation Society
26The Quiet Archive
27The Journal of Space Commerce Podcast
28Eye On The Sky
29Was wäre wenn - What If Deutsch
30NSF’s Discovery Files Podcast
31Colonize The Ocean
32The Gerry Anderson Randomiser
33Science and the Sea Podcast
The University of Texas Marine Science Institute
34The 365 Days of Astronomy
365DaysOfAstronomy.org
35SpaceTime with Stuart Gary
36Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation
Rossifari
37Science History - Daily
38Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing
39Science News Daily
40The BioHub - by Avetix
41The Quark Side - Quantum Physics Podcast
42Pale Blue Pod
43This is Wild
44Be Smart.
45Saltwater Stories
46Sleepy Science Documentary
47This Week in Virology
48Squaring the Strange
49Stereo Chemistry
Chemical & Engineering News
50Memory Palace
51台語講自然 Tâi-gí kóng tsū-jiân
52This Week in Solar
53Star Trails: A Weekly Astronomy Podcast
Single Malt Sky
54Okay, But... Birds
55Waterlines: How Water Shapes Our World
56Reptile Fight Club
57Shirtloads of Science
58The Cassandra Files
59Quantum Computing 101
60Starry Time
61Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
62Popcorn in Orbit
63The Science Show
64That's WILD! A Little Rock Zoo Podcast
65This Wild Life Conservation Podcast
Amy Turner
66Advances and Innovations in Actuation Systems
67Ion Genomics Podcast
68Sustain What?
69Cool Stuff Daily
70Blue Dot
71Native Plants, Healthy Planet
72Chat GPT Universal Wisdom
73365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition
Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela L. Gay
74Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
The Planetary Society
75The Dr. Sky Experience
76(don't) Waste Water! | Water Tech to Solve the World
77JournalFeed
78The Thinking Abyss: Philosophy and Science
79Weather Wisdom
80The Skeptic Zone
81Nature Podcast
82MonsterTalk
83The Wild Idea
84The Deep Dive
85Living Planet
86Animalogic
87Ask the Naked Scientists
88CrowdScience
89Instant Genius
90The Last Theory
91The Enigma Daily
92AWESOME ASTRONOMY
Paul & Dr Jeni
93BioScience Talks
American Institute of Biological Sciences
94Cool Science Radio
95Many Minds
96Climate Connections
97BBC Inside Science
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How we rank Science podcasts
Every podcast on WhichPodcast is ranked using WP Score — our own proprietary algorithm that weighs audience reach, episode consistency, cross-platform presence, and listener engagement signals across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Unlike single-platform metrics, WP Score reflects a show's true footprint across the entire podcast landscape. The science podcasts above are the highest-scoring shows in this genre right now, updated regularly as new data comes in.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best science podcasts for non-scientists?
Many of the most popular science podcasts are specifically designed to make complex ideas accessible to curious non-experts. The highest-ranked shows on this page tend to be those that explain science clearly and engagingly without requiring a technical background.
Are there science podcasts about space and astronomy?
Yes — space and astronomy are among the most popular science podcast topics. You'll find shows covering NASA missions, exoplanet discoveries, cosmology, and the latest from space agencies around the world. Several appear in our top science podcast rankings.
What science podcasts cover cutting-edge research?
Several top science podcasts are produced by major research journals and universities, covering peer-reviewed findings as they're published. These shows are ideal for staying current with new discoveries across biology, physics, climate science, neuroscience, and more.
Are there science podcasts for children and teenagers?
Yes — there are excellent science podcasts produced for younger audiences, covering natural wonders, scientific method, and STEM careers in engaging, age-appropriate formats. These make great listening for curious kids and are often recommended by educators.