
From the creators of the popular science show with millions of YouTube subscribers comes the MinuteEarth podcast. Every episode of the show dives deep into a science question you might not even know you had - but once you hear the answer, you’ll want to share it with everyone you know. Our team of scientists digs into the research and breaks it down into a short, entertaining explanation jam-packe... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 571 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Earth SciencesScience | |||

Thanks to the fossil record, we know that pterosaurs had wings with elongated hand bones, just like every other flying vertebrate. But simply having wings doesn’t mean you can actually fly..
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Why do you make all of your podcast so short? That makes them all so horrible and pathetic. I used to actually LIKE this podcast. But soon I noticed how short they really are. Then I started hating it.
I had full caps on idk why but this is goude
More than 1 minute spent on ads during episodes that are less than 4 minutes long is bonkers
So good
I think that this is a nice show and I like to listen to it before (¦ꒉ[▓▓] bed and I am learning so much.
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A concise, accessible science-focused show that explains a wide range of topics from genetics and climate to evolution and space-scale questions. Episodes tend to break complex ideas into short, story-like explanations with concrete examples, visuals-centered analogies, and occasional light humor or puns. Listeners can expect crisp breakdowns, practical takeaways, and connections between research and real-world issues, though some episodes emphasize sponsor reads and brevity. This cadence makes it appealing for curious, time-constrained audiences who like their science delivered in digestible chunks and with references to history, ethics, and everyday impact.
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MinuteEarth launched 13 years ago and published 571 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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Recent guests on MinuteEarth include:
1. William Gouge
2. Jane Perles
3. Peter Reich
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