I am a keen listener of numerous radio programmes about science. Here are some of my favourite, which can be found either on BBC Sounds on Apple/Google Podcasts.

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BBC Sounds

In Our Time - hosted by Melvyn Bragg, expert guests, usually distinguished university professors, are invited to talk about a range of fascinating topics ranging from ancient Egypt to the study of earthquakes in an interesting and accessible way. I have written a few summaries of some of my favourite episodes, so far including cosmic rays, and lifecycles of stars.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006qykl

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Life Scientific - physicist and author Jim Al-Khalili interviews scientists on their lives and areas of work, whether in academia or industry.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b015sqc7

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Science in Action - a snapshot of recent science news where each episode can feature a range of recent updates such as a new galaxy discovery, a new disease cure and research on climate change.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p002vsnb

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Podcasts app

Physics World Weekly Podcast - an interview each week on various areas of physics, my favourites so far have included episodes on wind turbines, hydrogen transportation and radio astronomy. 

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/physics-world-weekly-podcast/id1400686733

 

​Hope you enjoy these and let me know of any further recommendations 

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Radio telescopes forming part of the Very Large Array, a network of radio dishes in New Mexico, was featured in the 1997 movie Contact. Astronomers have used it to study black holes and the regions around young stars where planets form.

Credit: NRAO, AUI, NSF, JEFF HELLERMAN

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