ALSO WORTH A LISTEN

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

99% Invisible focuses on design, architecture, cities and technology, uncovering all sorts of hidden stories behind everyday ideas. 99percentinvisible.org

The Future of Everything, from The Wall Street Journal, looks at how science and technology are shaping our future. wsj.com/news/tech/futureof-everything

Stuff You Should Know explains everything from how time zones work to the ins and outs of the Black Death – you’re sure to find something that interests you. stuffyoushouldknow.com /podcasts

STRICTLY SCIENCE

60-Second Science from Scientific American gives you the low-down in – you guessed it – just one minute. scientificamerican.com /podcast/ 60-second-science

Houston We Have a Podcast is the show for those of you obsessed with all things NASA. nasa.gov/johnson/HWHAP

The Infinite Monkey Cage takes a look at the world through the eyes of physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince. bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00snr0w/ episodes/downloads

TECH TIME

Hackable answers the burning question, ‘Is that hackable?’, examining the weaknesses of everything from remote controls and fax machines to smartphones and drones. hackablepodcast.com

IRL examines how online life has become real life, looking at democracy and the internet, internet privacy, gender online and cyberbullying.

irlpodcast.org

The Vergecast is a finger-on-the-pulse show that will keep you up to date with the latest in technology and gadgets. theverge.com/podcasts