Science Weekly
Science Weekly is a twice-weekly science and environment news podcast from The Guardian, covering AI, health, climate and research stories. The show has 296 episodes in its feed with a cadence of about every two days and a typical length of roughly 17 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $1,250 per mid-roll host-read ad.
A twice-weekly Guardian science show with a large, engaged news audience
- Twice-weekly episodes from The Guardian's science desk keep brand messages in front of listeners regularly.
- Roughly 374 Apple ratings with a 4.3 average signal a committed, satisfied listener base.
- Explainer episodes on health, technology and environment suit brands with credible, evidence-based stories.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- news explainer, interview, narrative
- Tone
- informative, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 15 to 22 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover science, health and technology news with no explicit flags, such as 'Are household cleaning products damaging our health?'
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theguardian.com/science/series/science |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id136697669 |
| RSS feed | www.theguardian.com/science/series/science/podca… |
Benchmark score: 37 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Is your boss watching you? The rise of AI surveillance at work | 2026-10-15 | 18 min |
| The surprising psychology of morbid curiosity | 2026-10-13 | 17 min |
| All the news and science from the 2026 Nobel prizes | 2026-10-07 | 23 min |
| Today in Focus: Should we be worried about a plague outbreak? | 2026-10-06 | 14 min |
| Narcolepsy: why you’ve been thinking about it all wrong | 2026-10-06 | 17 min |
| The incredible science of memory manipulation | 2026-10-01 | 21 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news
About Science Weekly
Science Weekly is a podcast from The Guardian that covers science and environment news twice a week. Episodes explain research on health, technology, climate and other topics, and the show's website presents it as part of the Guardian's science coverage. The feed lists 296 episodes, with a cadence of about every two days and a median length of about 17 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 374 ratings with an average of 4.3 out of 5, which suggests a committed listener base. Listener figures are not published, so the estimate of 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode is an inference from the rating count, the show's age, its publisher and its cadence. The audience is likely to be news-literate adults, mostly in the United Kingdom and the United States.
The feed shows no sponsors. A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $360 to $1,250 per episode based on that download range, which suits brands in health, technology or science education that want credible placement with an institutional publisher.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Science Weekly can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Science Weekly
How much does Science Weekly charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $1,250. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and is not published in the feed.
What is Science Weekly about?
Science Weekly is a twice-weekly podcast from The Guardian covering science and environment news, including health, technology, climate and new research. Episodes typically run about 17 minutes.
How do I contact Science Weekly about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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