Top Natural Sciences Episodes
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The list of the top 10 Natural Sciences episodes for June 2022 is compliled from Repod’s podcast app chart data. The list below is updated monthly, daily Natural Sciences charts can be found inside the app.
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Tied To Nature's YellowstoneGet to Know Your Host Adam BrubakerTied To Nature's Yellowstone host, Adam Brubaker has been visiting Yellowstone for almost 22 years. Learn why he started visiting Yellowstone and how he turned a passion into his career. You will hear how almost 22 years ago someone showed him his first wolf and how he now loves to...
"Really enjoyed this episode. Sounds like nature fits him well. "
"Really enjoyed this episode. Sounds like nature fits him well. "
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Every Little ThingWhat Sparked That Wildfire?Caller Sadera has a burning question: When there’s a wildfire, how do we figure out what caused it? Fire investigator Paul Steensland tells ELT what he searches for in the burnt landscape, and the clues that can lead him to the cause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
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Outside/InFrog Sex, Tree Soap, and Other Signs of SpringIt’s that time again, when scientists everywhere hold their breath as we open our listener mailbag. It’s spring in the northern hemisphere, so the theme of the questions in this episode is “growth” — with the exception of the last question, which is… kind of the opposite.Question 1: Um, what...
"This episode contains audio of spring peepers, no further details necessary"
"This episode contains audio of spring peepers, no further details necessary"
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"Ever wonder WHY we allow direct-to-customer advertising of prescription drugs in the US? This episode breaks it down in layman's terms. I wish they would get rid of them."
"Ever wonder WHY we allow direct-to-customer advertising of prescription drugs in the US? This episode breaks it down in layman's terms. I wish they would get rid of them."
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Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided MedicineSt John's WortA somewhat invasive plant with yellow flowers named after John the Baptist has been used for centuries as a kind of cure all. Dr. Sydnee will lead you through a history of its many applications, what it’s used for today, and explain what exactly is a wort.Music: "Medicines" by The...
"Lol just like so many other things on this podcast, there is really no good scientific evidence to back up claims that St John's Wort does anything.
Interesting that many people claim it really helps them with depression - I wonder why it works so well for some, seemingly random people.
Also good to know it cAn interfer with other prescriptions like birth control so BE CAREFUL"
"Lol just like so many other things on this podcast, there is really no good scientific evidence to back up claims that St John's Wort does anything.
Interesting that many people claim it really helps them with depression - I wonder why it works so well for some, seemingly random people.
Also good to know it cAn interfer with other prescriptions like birth control so BE CAREFUL"
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Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided MedicineThe Parasite DelusionLast week, we talked about if eating papaya seeds could rid your body of parasites (spoiler: it can’t). But being concerned about having parasites is not new. We continue the conversation by looking into the phenomenon of Ekbom’s syndrome, or delusional parasitosis, a difficult disorder to both manage and treat.Music:...
"Here's another one about bugs inside you 😜
you might be interested 😵
In all seriousness, this phobia sounds so terrible to deal with! I'm so thankful I don't have parasites or an irrational fear of them!!"
"Here's another one about bugs inside you 😜
you might be interested 😵
In all seriousness, this phobia sounds so terrible to deal with! I'm so thankful I don't have parasites or an irrational fear of them!!"
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"I highly recommend this episode/interview for anyone who likes sci-fi and aliens. I'm currently reading Lindsay Ellis' second book, so it was really cool to hear a physicist's take on her writing, as well as more from her about her approach to world building. "
"I highly recommend this episode/interview for anyone who likes sci-fi and aliens. I'm currently reading Lindsay Ellis' second book, so it was really cool to hear a physicist's take on her writing, as well as more from her about her approach to world building. "
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Every Little ThingWhen Astronauts Come HomeThis weekend, SpaceX and NASA successfully launched the first crewed spacecraft from U.S. soil in almost a decade. Preparing for a mission to space takes astronauts years, but listener Daniel wants to know — what does the other end of that journey look like? What happens when space travelers come home?...
"A fun episode on what it is like to come home after being space for 11 months! Episode was pretth light hearted but it was neat to hear about her experience leaving the space station and coming back into earth and the views! What a window seat view she had 😍"
"A fun episode on what it is like to come home after being space for 11 months! Episode was pretth light hearted but it was neat to hear about her experience leaving the space station and coming back into earth and the views! What a window seat view she had 😍"
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The Beauty BrainsHow effective are DIY Vitamin C recipes? episode 236On today’s show we are going to answer questions about…Do allergens last through soap reactions?What is CBD doing in my adult product?Is this DIY Vitamin C recipe worth all the hype?Beauty Science NewsUnilever to axe petrochemicals from it’s entire cleaning rangeAre these expensive beauty products worth the cost?Talked about This...
"Anyone who uses cosmetics regularly needs to listen to at least a couple episodes of this show! Cosmetic chemists bust marketing myths and explain the science of beauty products. I particularly enjoyed the section at the timestamp, when they go through an article about expensive beauty products and judge whether they're truly worth the price based on the ingredients. "
"Anyone who uses cosmetics regularly needs to listen to at least a couple episodes of this show! Cosmetic chemists bust marketing myths and explain the science of beauty products. I particularly enjoyed the section at the timestamp, when they go through an article about expensive beauty products and judge whether they're truly worth the price based on the ingredients. "
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The Dropout5. The DownfallElizabeth Holmes, once the darling of Silicon Valley, is under a different kind of spotlight. Now under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, she is forced to answer tough questions under oath. The claims that Elizabeth had been repeating over and over again to the public, investors, doctors and...
Editors Choice: Top Natural Sciences Shows
With so many different podcasts to choose from, which ones are the best of the best? We've combed through the top podcast shows and have come up with a list of the best Natural Sciences podcasts to listen to in 2020.
The list of the top 10 best Natural Sciences podcasts of 2022 is a compilation of the editor’s choice + collaboration with the Repod community.
Science VsHave you ever heard of steaming? Twas a fad that promised women heaven and earth in their sexual lives, and more. All lies and no scientific backing whatsoever. As a matter of fact, upon research, the procedure does more harm than good (it honestly did no good at all). Science Vs zooms in on many more popularized misconceptions built around false scientific facts. Non-science folks too can understand basic scientific ideas. There's no better-equipped podcast...
InvisibiliaAlix Spiegel and Hanna Rosin take the audience on ever exciting adventures revolving around the unseen things that shape the seen world. What do the words “karma” and “fate” mean? Is there any truth to their meanings? Are there things that defy science? Here's where to have a field day. Join the two friendly podcast hosts for an exploration of all things unseen and supernatural. Lock all doors first!...
Every Little ThingOn Every Little Thing podcast, host Flora Lichtman discusses every little thing! Seemingly obvious, yeah? As children, most people grew up questioning the most apparent, mundane things. They want to know why the ocean is blue, why bricks fall faster than feathers, why girls like pink or the voice behind the TV screen. With age comes a propensity to lose this curiosity disappears. The Every Little Thing show awakens this curiosity. It allows listeners to...
Making Sense with Sam HarrisIt's hard to put the finger on the number of things that make sense in this crazed world. There is too much data, even more beliefs, and opinions. It can indeed get maddening and equally burdensome. Join host Sam Harris and his guest speakers as they attempt to establish order in the way they know to. Engage in conversations concerning sensitive, multi-faceted issues like politics, religion, faith, atheism, and sexuality, to name a few. ...
The DropoutMoney. Romance. Tragedy. Deception. The story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos is an unbelievable tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong. How did the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire lose it all in the blink of an eye? How did the woman once heralded as “the next Steve Jobs” find herself facing criminal charges — to which she pleaded not guilty — and up to decades in prison? How did her technology, meant to...
Ologies with Alie WardVolcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life....
Twenty Thousand HertzA lovingly crafted podcast that reveals the stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds....
StarTalk RadioScience, pop culture and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Astrophysicist and Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities and scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! New episodes premiere Monday nights at 7pm ET....
Wolf 359Life's not easy for Doug Eiffel, the communications officer for the U.S.S. Hephaestus Research Station, currently on Day 448 of its orbit around red dwarf star Wolf 359. He's stuck on a scientific survey mission of indeterminate length, 7.8 light years from Earth. His only company on board the station are stern mission chief Minkowski, insane science officer Hilbert, and Hephaestus Station's sentient, often malfunctioning operating system Hera. He doesn't have much to do for...
This Podcast Will Kill YouThis podcast might not actually kill you, but it covers so many things that can. Each episode tackles a different disease, from its history, to its biology, and finally, how scared you need to be. Ecologists and epidemiologists Erin Welsh and Erin Allmann Updyke make infectious diseases acceptable fodder for dinner party conversation and provide the perfect cocktail recipe to match....
Travis Osterhaus | June 01, 2022
Selecting a new podcast isn't always easy as it depends on the style of the podcast, host, guests, length of the episode, whether it's an interview or a story, an episode or an entire series, topic at hand, and many other factors. You could waste lots of time randomly listening to podcasts or, with the help of the Repod community, explore the best Natural Sciences podcasts as voted upon by the Repod community. Read on to discover podcast recommendations that we've organized by 1) the top episodes and 2) our pick for the top shows.