What's new on the BBC Earth podcast?
The BBC Earth Podcast returns with a fourth series featuring some very special guests and extraordinary stories from across our world and beyond. We’re taking you behind the scenes and sharing untold stories from those at the forefront of our latest natural history landmark, A Perfect Planet.
What are the best science podcasts on the BBC?
Another one from the BBC World Service stable, Crowd Science is an entry level science podcast that takes listeners’ question to researchers operating on the frontiers of science and technology.
What are the best podcasts about space?
The official podcast of the Nasa Johnson Space Center in Texas, Houston, We Have a Podcast brings space direct to your earholes from the home of human spaceflight. Hosted by Nasa’s Gary Jordan, this is a lively and upbeat look at incredibly complex topics; for example, how does communication work when you're in Deep Space?
What are the best bird podcasts to listen to?
RSPB, Radiolab, The Infinite Monkey Cage and The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry podcasts. The ‘chirpy’ podcast from the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) will give you a new appreciation for our feathered friends, whether squabbling in your bird bath or flitting around the Sumatran rainforest.
Finding what doesn't want to be found
In the final episode of series 4, we’re digging into some of the more elusive corners of our planet.To begin, we’re on a bear hunt deep in the Bornean rainforest. Guiding us is Siew Te Wong, who is th…
Saving the world's rarest marine mammal
In this episode, we’re delving into the topic of extinction. We'll be finding out about some of the animals who are critically endangered, meeting the people trying to rescue them, and expl…
The artists of the animal kingdom
In this episode, we’re displaying the most impressive artists of the animal kingdom. From tiny visual masterpieces, to animals that can dance to a beat, we’re shining a spotlight on the art that can be f…
I became part of a lionesses family
While nature is full of beauty and wonder, it also has a deadly side. In this episode, we're getting a brush with death and exploring how nature can be both a source of comfort and a source of danger.P…
What the deep ocean can teach us about life
We’re exploring the parts of our world that require us to look a little deeper. From the depths of our oceans to the canopies that grace our skylines, we’ll be venturing into unfamiliar pockets of nature …
The desert rocks that 'sing'
We’re exploring the boundary between our world and the world of myth, mysticism, and magic. We’ll discover how some of the customs and practices from our ancient ancestors continue to inf…
What is the history of the Earth podcast?
This geology podcast concentrates the history of the Earth into one year, and you can work your way through the episodes from the origin of the Earth to the appearance of mankind.
Who is the Nature podcast?
The podcast is presented by various journalists, some English, some American, most of whom are documentary makers who have a keen sense of the dramatic stories and how to bring them to life. This is a little like listening to a tutorial of a group of enthusiastic science students from around the world. Go to the Nature podcast.
What is crowd science?
Another one from the BBC World Service stable, Crowd Science is an entry level science podcast that takes listeners’ question to researchers operating on the frontiers of science and technology.
What is chirpy podcast?
The ‘chirpy’ podcast from the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) will give you a new appreciation for our feathered friends, whether squabbling in your bird bath or flitting around the Sumatran rainforest. It’s also the most wonderful soundscape – lots of outside broadcasts with sea, woods and rivers in the background. The authoritative Jane Markham interviews fanatical ornithologists who provide fascinating facts with infectious enthusiasm… “Watching starlings is like watching a good movie; you don’t want it to stop.”
How long are podcasts?
The podcasts are presented by either National Trust rangers or leading experts and vary from mini-episodes of around 10 minutes to longer versions. There are also walking podcasts, where you are accompanied by a National Trust ranger on a trail through a protected area.
What are the TED talks about?
Short, but sweet, these TED talks on technology from the world’s leading inventors, developers and researchers are gleaned from TED events around the world. Many of the talks focus on our relationship with AI combining personal experience and in-depth research. It’s jaw-dropping stuff that gives the impression you’ve had a guided tour into the future. Bring on the robots!
Who hosts the Nasa podcast?
Hosted by Nasa’s Gary Jordan, this is a lively and upbeat look at incredibly complex topics; for example, how does communication work when you're in Deep Space? The majority of guests are Nasa’s scientists, who excel at translating what could be quite dry processes into human terms that make sense to every star struck listener.
Finding what doesn't want to be found
In the final episode of series 4, we’re digging into some of the more elusive corners of our planet. To begin, we’re on a bear hunt deep in the Bornean rainforest. Guiding us is Siew Te Wong, who is the ...
Saving the world's rarest marine mammal
In this episode, we’re delving into the topic of extinction. We'll be finding out about some of the animals who are critically endangered, meeting the people trying to rescue them, and exploring species who may be able to make miraculous ...
The artists of the animal kingdom
In this episode, we’re displaying the most impressive artists of the animal kingdom. From tiny visual masterpieces, to animals that can dance to a beat, we’re shining a spotlight on the art that can be found in nature. Deep in ...
I became part of a lionesses family
While nature is full of beauty and wonder, it also has a deadly side. In this episode, we're getting a brush with death and exploring how nature can be both a source of comfort and a source of danger. Prosanta ...
What the deep ocean can teach us about life
We’re exploring the parts of our world that require us to look a little deeper. From the depths of our oceans to the canopies that grace our skylines, we’ll be venturing into unfamiliar pockets of nature with the people who ...
The desert rocks that 'sing'
We’re exploring the boundary between our world and the world of myth, mysticism, and magic. We’ll discover how some of the customs and practices from our ancient ancestors continue to influence our relationship with the natural world today. To begin, ...
The man-made forest that led to extinction
There are few places on our planet that have not in some way been shaped by humans. We’re looking at how, for better or worse, we’ve made a mark on our world, and whether it’s possible to escape the influence ...
