Research Guides: HST 160: Introduction to Science Communication: Science Multimedia (Podcasts, Video, Audio, etc.)

Science Podcasts & Videos

Ted Talks
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less).
NY Times Science Videos
Selected short videos on a wide range of science topics. Includes ScienceTake videos that combine cutting-edge research from the world of science with stunning footage of the natural world in action.
Science Friday
Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.
RadioLab
Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.
60 Second Science
From Scientific American. Tune in every weekday for quick reports and commentaries on the world of science—it'll just take a minute.
Science Weekly
The Guardian's science team bring you the best analysis and interviews from the worlds of science and technology.
The Naked Scientists
Based at Cambridge University, the Naked Scientists make science radio programs for the BBC and other broadcasters and host a website and podcast.
Stuff You Should Know
Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the science behind the Stuff You Should Know about everything from genes to the Galapagos. SYSK covers lots of interesting facts about all the common things around us and how they work.
The Infinite Monkey Cage
A witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. With Brian Cox and Robin Ince. From BBC Radio 4.
Quirks and Quarks
Quirks & Quarks is the award-winning radio science program of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The program is heard by a national audience in Canada of nearly 800,000 people, and by thousands more around the world on their weekly podcast.
Physics Central
Audio and video podcasts that communicate the excitement and importance of physics to everyone.
The Engineering Commons
Practical insights for the engineering crowd.
Science Talk
Host Steve Mirsky explores the latest developments in science and technology through interviews with leading scientists and journalists.

Topical Multimedia

How to Cite Podcasts (MLA & APA)

Cite a podcast as a digital file per section 5.7.18 of the MLA Handbook. Determine the type of work to cite (e.g., article, image, sound recording) and cite appropriately. End the entry with the name of the digital format (e.g., PDF, JPEG file, Microsoft Word file, MP3). If the work does not follow traditional parameters for citation, give the author’s name, the name of the work, the date of creation, and the medium of publication. Use Digital file when the medium cannot be determined.

Example:

Ronald, Pamela. “The Case for Engineering Our Food.” Ted.com. March 2015. Podcast. 8 March 2016.

APA

For all podcasts (video and audio), provide as much information as possible; not all of the following information will be available. Possible addition identifiers may include Producer, Director, etc.

Example:

Ronald, P. (2015, March). The Case for Engineering Our Food.TED Talks. Podcast retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/pamela_ronald_the_case_for_engineering_our_food?language=en