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Big Picture Science

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The surprising connections in science and technology that give you the Big Picture. Astronomer Seth Shostak and science journalist Molly Bentley are joined each week by leading researchers, techies, and journalists to provide a smart and humorous take on science. Our regular "Skeptic Check" episodes cast a critical eye on pseudoscience.

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Asteroids are rich in precious metals and other valuable resources. But mining them presents considerable challenges. We discuss these, and consider how these spinning, rocky resources might be the key to a space-faring future. But an economist point... more

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31 hours ago

Standing on your own two feet isn’t easy. While many animals can momentarily balance on their hind legs, we’re the only critters, besides birds, for whom bipedalism is completely normal. Find out why, even though other animals are faster, we’re champ... more

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The Supreme Court’s ruling on Roe has ignited fierce debate about bodily autonomy. But it’s remarkable how little we know about female physiology. Find out what studies have been overlooked by science, and what has been recently learned. Plus, why st... more

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A century ago, British archaeologist Howard Carter opened the only surviving intact tomb from ancient Egypt. Inside was the mummy of the boy king Tutankhamun, together with “wonderful things” including a solid gold mask. more

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Love the pod!

    I listened to the episode about the ocean genome and found it extremely interesting and informative! Way to go big picture science, can’t wait to hear more! Shannon rocks.

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    Pollyollygayotic
    United Statesa month ago
  • Neanderthal

    The “th” is pronounced like the “th” in thall, not like the ‘t’ in tall.

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    1
    MarkChicagoIL
    United States4 months ago
  • BP OIL ADVERTISING

    I have followed BPS for years, but after an excellent show about extreme heat caused by climate change they ran a British Petroleum add explaining how green they are. What a sell out. You should be ashamed!

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    3
    RW&ORR
    United States6 months ago
  • Oh yeah give us more!!!!

    Mrs K. Since you insist, let me tell you that I have enjoyed every single episode you’ve done in this new venture of yours “seeking a scientist”. With the quality of guests and information you are putting out there you are now among my favourite podcasts at the same level of Revisionist History, Quirks and Quarks, Big Picture Science and Star Talk to name the top ones. My name is Juan Rico, I live in Canada, I have been involved in agriculture all my life, I am grain trader (Of course I enjoyed... more

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    5
    Apoxilolio
    Canada9 months ago
  • One of the best science podcasts, keep up the good work!

    This is one of the best science podcasts available. The hosts are excellent, they are always well versed on the topic, sprinkle their delivery with a tad of natural humor, always ask they key insightful questions, and cover the topics well. more

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    5
    burnbizzle
    United States9 months ago

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