The 8 Best Science Biology Podcasts
A list of the Best Science Biology Podcasts handpicked by our community on Podyssey.
Last Updated: Mar 11th, 2022
1. This Podcast Will Kill You
This podcast might not actually kill you, but it covers so very many things that can. Each episode tackles a different infectious disease, from the history, to the biology, and finally, how scared you need to be. Independently produced and edited by ...Show More
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Ep 95 Tetanus: An inhuman calamity!
1:14:09 | May 3rd, 2022
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[CW: Firsthand account includes description of the death of an infant. Skip approximately first 3 min to avoid.] What comes to mind when you hear the word tetanus? For many people, it’s probably the ...Show More
2. Science Diction
What does the word “meme” have to do with evolutionary biology? And why do we call it “Spanish flu” when it was never Spanish? Science Diction is a podcast about words—and the science stories within them. If you like your language with a side of scie...Show More
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Orphans Delivered The World's First Vaccine
14:22 | Apr 13th, 2021
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When the first COVID-19 vaccines were approved for emergency use last December, it felt like - at last! - our nightmare was nearly over. Then came reports of botched distribution efforts, from broken ...Show More
3. The Science of Birds
The Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource for any birder or naturalist who wants to learn more about ornithology. Impress your birding friends at cocktail parties with all of your new bird knowledge! Host...Show More
4. Barstool Biology
A brand spanking new science podcast by Dr. Gary Sommerville Ph.D. Gary is a Molecular Biologist at Harvard Medical School and breaks down popular and interesting science topics over a cold beer! Subscribe to Barstool Biology wherever you listen ...Show More
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5. Big Biology
Big Biology is a podcast that tells the stories of scientists tackling some of the biggest unanswered questions in biology.
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The amphibian omnivore’s dilemma: Plasticity-led evolution in spadefoot tadpoles (Ep 78)
1:03:04 | Feb 17th, 2022
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What roles does plasticity play in evolution? Where does novelty come from, and how does it become widespread in populations? On this episode, we talk all things plasticity with David Pfennig, a...Show More
6. The Biology of Superheroes Podcast
Superheroes and science fiction meet the cutting edge of biological sciences in this podcast. Where does the science meet the fiction? Listen and find out! If you have suggestions for a topic or would like to be a featured guest, please contact biolo...Show More
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7. Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta
Talking Biotech is a weekly podcast that uncovers the stories, ideas and research of people at the frontier of biology and engineering. Each episode explores how science and technology will transform agriculture, protect the environment, and feed ...Show More
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8. Justin Riddle Podcast
Justin Riddle explores the nature of consciousness from the perspective of recent breakthroughs in neuroscience, biology, computer science, and physics. Quantum computers and quantum biology are revolutionizing technology and science. What can these ...Show More
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