Nature and Science Podcasts

Podcasts are a fun and convenient way to learn about new science and environmental news.

When planning a trip, one of my first thoughts is often, "what am I going to listen to?'" Music, podcasts and animals sounds are usually my first choices.

Podcasts are digitalized radio and video programs that you can download from the Internet. The Apple iTunes Store has plenty available for free download. iTunes isn't the only player available, but it is the most prevalent. Besides, I am a Mac addict and like to tell people about great Apple programs.

If you don't have Apple iTunes software on your computer it is available as a free download for both Mac and Windows computers.

Once you download, install and open iTunes , you can go to the iTunes Store and choose from many free programs. Clicking the "subscribe" button means the programs will be downloaded to your computer depending on your preferences.

On iTunes, Science and Medicine has its' own category. Shows are available from many organizations, publications and ordinary, everyday people like you and me. You can even put your programs up on iTunes.

Programs that maybe of interest to you are from nature programs on television and from science magazines. Here is a selection.


Discovery Channel
The Discovery Channel programs are available through the iTunes Store.The link on the Discovery Channel site takes you to iTunes.
http://www.discovery.com/radio/podcasts.html


National Geographic
National Geographic produces programs on news, video shorts, world music, and other life on earth topics.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/podcasts/


NOVA Podcasts
NOVA is the highest rated science and documentary program on publictelevision.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/rss/podcasting.html

There are several programs to choose from.

NOVA
Brief audio stories form the world of science on topics form NOVA TV programs.


NOVA Science NOW
Brief conversations with scientists and science journalists.

NOVA E=mc2 (make 2 superscript) podcast
A companion program to the NOVA scienceNOW news-magazine series.


ScienceTalk
The programs of Scientific American magazine. I like the shows on bookreviews and discussions with scientists.
http://www.sciam.com/podcast/

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