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Big Picture Science

Big Picture Science

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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Animals experience the world differently. There are insects that can see ultraviolet light, while some snakes can hunt in the dark thanks to their ability to sense infrared. Such differences are not restricted to vision: Elephants can hear subsonic s... more

We have an update to our recent episode, Skeptic Check: Drone Panic. If you remember, our guest astronomer Andrew Franknoi recalled the story of Jimmy Carter having seen something mysterious in the sky when he was governor of Georgia in 1969. Astrono... more

When several mysterious objects were spotted flying over New Jersey, their unknown identity led to frightening rumors, and triggered frustration and alarm among some residents of the Garden State. What were these objects, and if they were drones, as ... more

While humans were leaving the Stone Age and entering the Bronze, some Bristlecone pine trees grew from seeds to sprouts. They’ve been growing ever since. These 5,000-year-old pines are among the oldest organisms on Earth. Superlatives are also approp... more

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Best podcast

    I listen to about a dozen podcasts. Big picture Science is by far the most informative and entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    R be l.
    United States2 months ago
  • Enjoying the show

    Thanks for looking at social sciences as well as the traditional ‘hard sciences’.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WDBonett
    Australia2 months ago
  • Intriguing & Educational

    Very balanced interviews with experts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZosiaSar
    United States3 months ago
  • Favorite podcast!

    This is my favorite podcast! Well organized, professionally produced, fascinating topics, clear, intelligent questions and discussions with knowledgeable and engaging experts. Molly and Seth guide the listener through what could be difficult topics but their thoughtful questions and discussions with”big picture” summaries present scientific insights in an enjoyable and understandable way, even for non-tech, non-scientists like me.

    Many thanks to everyone involved in sharing their knowledge via t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jet3rry
    United States3 months ago
  • Great science pod

    Interesting topics and questions, discussed intelligently.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dabbo4456
    United States3 months ago

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