Discovery
BBC World ServiceExplorations in the world of science.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 856 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||
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What do you do when your childhood dream of becoming an astronaut is grounded at the final hurdle?
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- Well intended but drops the ball
This outdated “journalism” spreading FUD is toxic. Divisive and ideological slop isn’t a public service. Read Cory Doctorow about how this fake progressivism is a disservice to our community and contemporary issues.
Apple Podcasts1Aldeboran
Australiaa month ago - What is it about?
It seems recently all that’s worth reporting in science is about how women are being discriminated against. Not that it’s not an important topic but it’s been weeks since the last episode that isn’t about tools not being designed for women
Apple Podcasts3enevo
Israela month ago - Outstanding
Great podcast just discovered it loads of information keep it up
Apple Podcasts5buggatti royal
United Kingdom2 months ago - Great content
I think you need to insert and option so we can get the oldest episodes first … I hate that I have to scroll for what seems as hours just to get to the 2011 content … please make this possible - an ocd listener who likes to start from the beginning
Apple Podcasts3Keebler 7451
United States3 months ago - Less variety than previous
This podcast used to have lots of interesting mini series on multiple topics but now pretty much every week it’s ‘life scientific’
Apple Podcasts3IS2019United Kingdom5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #135 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #58 |  Canada/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #96 | United Kingdom/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #41 |  Italy/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #81 | Australia/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #120 |  Germany/Science |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Discovery
What is Discovery about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show tends to feature science-heavy conversations with researchers, clinicians, historians, and technologists who bring practical insight or historical context to complex topics. Across episodes, guests explore cutting-edge biology, medicine, environmental science, robotics, space, and technology policy, often weaving personal journeys with broader implications for society. A standout trait is the mix of rigorous scientific depth and accessible storytelling, occasionally paired with industry or policy angles that help listeners understand real-world impact and future directions. For potential listeners or sponsors, the program offers credible expertise, diverse perspectives, and narratives that connect technical detail to everyday life.... more
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Which podcasts are similar to Discovery?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Discovery:
1. BBC Inside Science
2. Unexpected Elements
3. CrowdScience
4. The Documentary Podcast
5. The Life Scientific
How many episodes of Discovery are there?
Discovery launched 18 years ago and published 856 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on Discovery?
Recent guests on Discovery include:
1. Neil Theis
2. Rachel Lennon
3. Rebecca Wells
4. Judy Allen
5. Katie Silver
6. Bethany Samuelson-Bannow
7. Chris Napier
8. Gronya Terrell
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