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The World, the Universe and Us
by New Scientist
Today: #141 in Science on our combined chart.
Today: #12 in Science, United Kingdom on our combined chart.
Today: #167 in Science, Canada on our combined chart.
Today: #36 in Science, Australia on our combined chart.
Today: #146 in Science, Germany on our combined chart.
Today: #151 in Science, Mexico on our combined chart.
Today: #45 in Science, New Zealand on our combined chart.
Today: #33 in Science, Ireland on our combined chart.
Today: #19 in Science, India on our combined chart.
Today: #19 in Science, South Africa on our combined chart.
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Episode releases
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts | Castbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | #141 | #125 | — |
| Oct 26 | #115 | #94 | — |
| Oct 25 | #122 | #103 | — |
| Oct 24 | #138 | #124 | — |
| Oct 23 | #128 | #108 | — |
| Oct 22 | #162 | #148 | — |
| Oct 21 | #144 | #129 | — |
| Oct 20 | #113 | #95 | #88 |
| Oct 19 | #103 | #79 | #81 |
| Oct 18 | #111 | #87 | — |
| Oct 17 | #153 | #135 | — |
| Oct 16 | #171 | #155 | — |
| Oct 15 | #196 | #180 | — |
| Oct 14 | #183 | #167 | — |
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From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity with the podcast that will restore your sense of optimism and nourish your brain.
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