Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news
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Guardian Science Weekly Podcasts
Children are full of curiosity and questions about the world. Each Friday, join Molly Oldfield, write of the weekly kids quiz in the Guardian each Saturday, the original QI elf and author and host of Everything Under The Sun (both the book and podcast) as she answers questions sent in by children around the world with the help of experts including Neil Gaiman, Heston Blumenthal, Grayson Perry, Lauren Child, Richard Branson and Sophie Dahl to the fish curators at the Natural History Museum. I ...
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The award winning Science Weekly is the best place to learn about the big discoveries and debates in biology, chemistry, physics, and sometimes even maths. From the Guardian science desk Ian Sample, Hannah Devlin & Nicola Davis meet the great thinkers and doers in science and technology. Science has never sounded so good! We'd love to hear what you think, so get in touch via @guardianaudio or [email protected]
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Former Observer columnist Dr Daniel Glaser delves into topical culture as seen through the lens of a neuroscientist. Each episode, he takes one of his weekly columns and digs a little deeper, all with the help of former colleagues and neuroscientists from his research days
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Welcome to the Performance Physique Podcast. Our goal is to help you get faster, fitter, healthier, and happier quicker by bringing science to running, training, nutrition, and fitness. Hosted by Performance Coach, Arj Thiruchelvam, we offer practical tips, expert interviews, and deep dives into the latest research. Regularly featured in the Guardian, Times, The BBC, Women's Fitness and other features for his clear and correct advice! Follow us on @performance_physique or head to our website ...
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Space Minds is a new audio and video podcast from SpaceNews that focuses on the inspiring leaders, technologies and exciting opportunities in space. This weekly podcast features compelling interviews with scientists, founders and experts who love to talk about space, covers the news that has enthusiasts daydreaming, and engages with listeners. Join David Ariosto, Mike Gruss and journalists from the SpaceNews team for new episodes every Thursday.
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Richard Osman & Marina Hyde share insider knowledge on TV, movies, and pop culture. Stay up to date on what's hot and what's not in entertainment with behind-the-scenes insights from Richard and Marina. As two of the most connected voices in the business, they provide a unique perspective on the latest television series, film releases, and cultural trends. Their podcast explores everything from media gossip to industry secrets, giving listeners the inside track on the world of showbiz. Wheth ...
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One remarkable story, told in depth, daily. Manveen Rana and Luke Jones bring you the flagship podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What if instead of being on the brink of disaster, we’re on the cusp of a better world? No one can deny the challenges the world faces, from pandemics to climate change to authoritarianism. But pessimism and despair are too easy a response. Each week, Progress Network Founder Zachary Karabell and Executive Director Emma Varvaloucas convene a diverse panel of experts to discuss the central issues of our era, including sustainability, polarization, work, and the economy, and make the case for ...
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Izzie hates Sci-Fi. Meg loves Sci-Fi. In a bid to save their friendship, Meg has convinced Izzie to watch one piece of science fiction each week. These are not the movies Izzie was looking for.
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Londonist Out Loud is a weekly podcast devoted to life, history and culture in London, UK. Join novelist N Quentin Woolf (www.nquentinwoolf.com) and his special guests, as he peels off the skin of the city and delves into deep-level London, discovering new and hidden qualities of the capital. Recommended by the Telegraph and the Guardian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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🎙️ Operation Skyfall: My Journey to First Contact with Mary Varner Zimmerman “The skies are no longer silent… and neither are we.” Step into a liminal world where secrets shimmer behind clouds and truth descends on wings of light. In Operation Skyfall, Mary Varner Zimmerman—author, experiencer, contactee, and emissary of the stars—invites you to look up… and remember. 🛸 UAP sightings. 🪐 Galactic transmissions. 📜 Forbidden scrolls and sacred contact. This is not speculation—it’s a signal. You ...
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Echoes of the Wild is a storytelling podcast where nature speaks through those who live it. Each week, host Matt Giardino sits down with people whose lives are rooted in the wild — from wolf trackers and kayak guides to wildlife photographers and conservationists. Through real stories and raw moments, the show explores what they do, why it matters, and what we can all learn from their connection to the natural world. If you’ve ever felt the call of the wild — or want to understand it better ...
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Join food journalist Lee Tran Lam to explore Australia’s foodways. Leading Australian food producers, creatives and innovators reveal the complex stories behind ingredients found in contemporary kitchens across Australia. Culinary Archive Podcast is a Powerhouse series. New episodes released weekly. Listen to season 1 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud or YouTube. Image: Alana Dimou Contributing editor Lee Tran Lam is a freelance journalist who has worked with The Sydney Morning Herald, ...
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Reading with Rella B - Interactive Author Visits for Early Reader Families
Rella B - Children's Book Author, Mama, Former Educator
Looking for a screen-free way to entertain and educate your little ones? 'Reading with Rella B' is perfect for families with early readers, offering a delightful mix of stories, riddles, and interactive exercises that will keep kids entertained and learning. Here's what you'll get: Interactive Read-Alouds 📖: Read by the authors and host. Virtual Author Visits ✨: Meet the authors and hear them share their stories and answer fun questions. Brain Break Activities 🤸♂️: Enjoy movement and imagin ...
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Revisited: the real science of weight loss
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21:48Kevin Hall spent 21 years at the US National Institutes of Health and became known globally for his pioneering work on ultra-processed foods. In April he unexpectedly took early retirement, citing censorship under the Trump administration. Now he has co-authored a book with the journalist Julia Belluz that aims to bust myths and challenge wellness …
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Best of 2025: INVESTIGATION: The 9/11 suspect - part 3
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38:30In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re listening back to some of our favourite episodes of 2025, this episode was first published in September. In the years since Omar al-Bayoumi was released by British police, new evidence has come to light which was not shared with the officers carrying out his interrogation. Today, he stands accused o…
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Best of 2025: INVESTIGATION: The 9/11 suspect - part 2
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34:08In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re listening back to some of our favourite episodes of 2025, this episode was first published in September. On September 21, 2001, Omar al-Bayoumi was arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of the preparation, instigation or commission of acts of terrorism. Police would have seven days before they would n…
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In this episode of Space Minds, host Mike Gruss is joined by SpaceNews journalists Jason Rainbow, Sandra Erwin, Jeff Foust and Debra Werner for a wide-ranging conversation on the space stories that will define the year ahead.The panel examines intensifying competition in satellite broadband and direct-to-device connectivity, the future of NASA and …
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Revisited: do medicinal mushroom products actually work?
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19:06More of us are turning to products containing mushroom extracts, with the medicinal fungi market worth billions of pounds. Promises of mental and physical health benefits have seen its popularity spill over from wellness influencers to the shelves of Marks & Spencer – but is there any scientific evidence behind these claims? In this episode from Ju…
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Best of 2025: INVESTIGATION: The 9/11 suspect - part 1
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34:28In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re listening back to some of our favourite episodes of 2025, this episode was first published in September. Was there another man involved in plotting the 9/11 terrorist attacks that killed thousands in 2001? And why did British police, acting on the instructions of American law enforcement, let him go…
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Who won 2025 in entertainment - and who were the losers? When did kids start running the box office? Will Riyadh really rival Hollywood and London as the world's cultural capital next year? As we look back on 2025, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde debate who has had a good year and bad year in the entertainment business. Whether you’re hosting or gues…
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Wins, Setbacks & What Comes Next | Performance Physique 2025 Year in Review
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9:21In this episode, Performance Coach Arj Thiruchelvam shares an honest 2025 Year in Review for Performance Physique. From opening the International Running Expo in Amsterdam and a packed National Running Show stage, to BBC London coverage of the London Marathon, athlete personal bests, business challenges, and the long-term vision for 2026 — this is …
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Best of 2025: Romance fraud: the cost of loving
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33:04In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re listening back to some of our favourite episodes of 2025, this episode was first published in April. Romance fraud is at an all time high, low-hanging fruit in the growing world of online scams. But what are the methods? Who falls for it? And are there ways we can all avoid it? This podcast was brou…
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Best of 2025: Why everyone's going to Japan
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34:30In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re listening back to some of our favourite episodes of 2025, this episode was first published in March. Japanese ‘kidults’ revolutionised pop culture in the 90s and 00s, turning to their inner children to cope with economic crisis and post-industrial societal ills, despite being ridiculed. As the miles…
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Best of 2025: Can you live without a smartphone?
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25:23In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes of 2025. This episode was first published in February. A year ago Times columnist James Marriott ditched his smartphone to escape the endless notifications from his apps. How has he managed without a device many of us feel is indispensable? And could it be a…
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The Story presents: Planet Hope - the penguin guardian of Patagonia
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40:37From oil spills to climate change, penguins are on the frontline of environmental change. Pablo García Borboroglu has spent more than three decades rescuing colonies, moving shipping lanes, and protecting over 32 million acres of penguin habitat. He joins Adam Vaughan to share what it takes to keep these charismatic seabirds alive in a rapidly chan…
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Revisited: is curiosity the key to ageing well?
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16:57Psychologists have typically believed that we become less curious as we age, but recent research has shown curiosity actually becomes more targeted and specific in our later years. In this episode from September, Madeleine Finlay hears from Dr Mary Whatley, an assistant professor of psychology at Western Carolina University, and Dr Matthias Gruber …
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'The Influencer' by David McCloskey - The Story on Christmas Day
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22:03On this special Christmas Day episode we have an exclusive, brand-new story from acclaimed author, and former CIA analyst, David McCloskey. Commissioned for The Sunday Times Review, it's read for us by the author. Before she met Painter, before the CIA came calling, Natalie Perkins had no secrets, only followers, likes, and a hope of online fame. B…
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Adolescence, Harry Potter & Doctor Who: 2025 BEST OF
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34:25What does Chris Columbus think of the new HBO Harry Potter series? How did the creators of Adolescence find 15-year-old superstar Owen Cooper? Why did the Disney-Doctor Who partnership fail? And will GTA VI really cost more than building Dubai's Burj Khalifa? Take a break from bickering in-laws and overcooked turkey, and enjoy some of our favourite…
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#173 Merry Christmas! Did Santa deliver presents to dinosaurs? w/ Andy Day! How do snow shoes work? Why does ice stick to things?
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10:08Welcome to Episode #173 of Everything Under the Sun! Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you enjoy this festive episode. Andy Day, author, Cebeebies presenter, musician and dinosaur expert explains Santa's behaviour around dinosaurs! We figure out how snow shoes work! And to finish the episode off and keep us nice and warm for Christmas, we find out h…
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Best of 2025: My son Charlie - and the breakthrough that changed our lives
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42:16In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes of 2025. This episode was first published in February. When James Coney's son Charlie missed milestone after milestone, he knew something wasn't right. It would take 12 years before one phone call would change their lives. They learned that, not only was the…
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How physics AI is transforming the future of space engineering
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27:15In this episode of Space Minds, host David Ariosto speaks with Juan Alonso — CTO and Co-founder of Luminary Cloud and professor at Stanford University — about the rapid transformation underway in aerospace engineering.Alonso breaks down how advances in computational fluid dynamics and physics AI are enabling designers to simulate complex aerodynami…
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Revisited: why do we age in dramatic bursts, and what can we do about it?
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14:21Scientists are beginning to understand that ageing is not simply a linear process and we age, according to recent research, in three accelerated bursts: at about 40, 60 and 80 years old. In this episode from July, Ian Sample talks to Stanford University’s Prof Michael Snyder, who explains what the drivers of these bursts of ageing could be, and how…
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Best of 2025: How ketamine’s on the rise and getting into the UK
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23:14In the week between Christmas and New Year, we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes of 2025. This episode was first published in April. Recreational use of the Class B drug ketamine doubled in 2024. A Sunday Times investigation has looked into where it's coming from and why it's so hard to police. This podcast was brought to you thanks to t…
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Noel Edmonds, Glen Powell & The Salt Path: 2025 BEST OF
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51:55Is Morrissey the new Noel Edmonds? Will Glenn Powell’s hot sauce line succeed? How did the Salt Path controversy shake the world of publishing? And how did a Fred Durst diss track majorly backfire? Join Richard and Marina for a look back on some of their favourite stories from 2025 as featured on the show. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unloc…
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The charity that stops prisoners reoffending
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25:16You probably don't need reminding how much of a mess our prisons are at the moment - run-down, overcrowded and sometimes with a revolving door for prisoners who reoffend. One of the charities supported by this year’s Times and Sunday Times Christmas appeal is Switchback, who’ve had great success at helping ex-offenders to ‘go straight’ when they le…
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Icons of culture, science and politics - the Sunday Story
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30:28In this emotionally resonant end of year episode, we take a deep dive into some of most iconic figures we lost in 2025. From the beloved British actress Dame Patricia Routledge, famed for her incredible performance as Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, to the pioneering primatologist, Jane Goodall, whose groundbreaking research at Gombe Str…
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The true story of Father Christmas - the Saturday Story
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16:16It's the weekend before Christmas and millions of people around the world are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Father Christmas. For many, it's feels like he's always been there, but where exactly did he come from? Turns out, it's been a pretty wild ride for Old Saint Nick, one that involves prostitution in the 3rd century, pagan winter feasting, an…
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BONUS EPISODE: Coldplay kisscam HR boss on the 16 seconds that ruined her life
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16:53Married mother of two Kristin Cabot speaks for the first time about being caught on a kisscam embracing her married boss, Andy Byron, at a Coldplay concert. The video went viral as people wrongly suspected adultery between a tech CEO and his head of HR, drawing online mockery, abuse and threats. In a Times exclusive, our chief US reporter Josie Ens…
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#172 Where does space end? w/Jim Al-Khalili. How do ships float? What is the biggest airport in the world?
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10:16Welcome to Episode #172 of Everything Under the Sun! Today we welcome back the thrillingly theoretical Jim Al-Khalili to uncover the mystery of space's edge! 🪐🔭🚀 We discover how ships float with the help of Pippa Kenton-Page's amazing contribution to Everything Under the Sun: All Around the World! 🛶⛵️🚤 And to finish it off we find out about the air…
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Rob Reiner's death, Trump's reaction and Hollywood politics
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24:40Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead last Sunday. His son has been charged with their murder. It’s seen an outpouring of emotion from Hollywood and across the world, but one person’s response was less than complimentary: Donald Trump. So what does the President’s latest incursion into Hollywood politics mean for the mo…
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2025 was "almost a watershed year" for the Space Development Agency
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25:54In this episode of Space Minds, host Mike Gruss talks with Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo about what he calls "almost a watershed year" for the Space Development Agency. Sandhoo breaks down SDA’s major technical breakthroughs in 2025—ranging from successful hypersonic missile tracking in low Earth orbit to demonstrating space-based Link 16 tactical com…
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Life beyond Earth? Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock on the mysteries of space
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15:05Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a space scientist and science educator who has worked on a number of instruments that are revolutionising our view of the cosmos, including the James Webb Space Telescope. This year she will be giving the Royal Institution Christmas lectures, Britain’s most prestigious public science lectures, in which she will be explo…
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MI6 chief warns of war with Russia - are we ready?
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29:15This week, MI6 and the UK military issued a stark warning: Britain is already on the front line against Russia. And Moscow’s tactics – from drone warfare to cyber attacks and sowing disinformation – are growing more sophisticated and aggressive. But is the UK taking the threat seriously enough? A former British army general explains what conflict w…
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Simon Cowell on Regrets, Fame and Fatherhood
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56:56One of the most influential figures in British television, Simon Cowell joins Richard and Marina to discuss his new Netflix talent competition - The Next Act. In a tense exchange, they discuss X-Factor, duty of care, becoming a TV villain, and Bernard Cribbins telling him to piss off. Whether you’re hosting or guesting this Christmas, you need the …
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Speed, risk, and the future of national security space
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41:07In this episode of Space Minds, host Mike Gruss moderates a timely panel discussion at the Spacepower conference on how commercial space capabilities are reshaping national security, civil space, and military decision-making.Joined by Luke Fischer (CEO and co-founder, SkyFi), Bob Pavelko (Intuitive Machines), and Bradley Cheetham (CEO and co-founde…
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Will the doctors strike put lives at risk amid the flu crisis?
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29:01Thousands of resident doctors are going on strike today despite a flu outbreak which is already putting hospitals under pressure. The NHS says it’s facing a “worst-case scenario” in the run up to Christmas, so will the health service be able to cope? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times.…
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