EarthSky History
EarthSky Communications’ first and product – the popular, internationally syndicated Earth & Sky science series – began broadcasting in 1991 on a few dozen radio stations scattered throughout the U.S.
Today, EarthSky is a clear voice for science, heard more than 12 million times every day across the globe.
“When did I know the idea would?” asked Deborah Byrd, EarthSky’s founder and president. “It was when we got a National Science Foundation grant in late 1992. The NSF made our science broadcasts possible in those early years. Their belief in us and in the quality of our show is what brought EarthSky Communications from a dream to a reality.”
Over the years, many other sponsors joined NSF in helping EarthSky Communications broadcast the clear voice of science around the world. And the EarthSky team has continued to grow, as has our number of radio affiliates worldwide. Now EarthSky Communications offers its content on various media platforms including:
Earth & Sky science podcasts, heard over 12 million times each day around the world.
EarthSky.org one of the world’s most popular science websites.
Sky in Google Earth pop-up Earth & Sky balloons filled with podcast content and links. Hosted by Google.
Mobilcast makes Earth & Sky science podcasts available to millions on cell phones worldwide. U.S. distribution through AT&T/Cingular.
EarthSky Clear Voices for Science a podcast series presenting extended interviews with scientists.
Cielo y Tierra Spanish-language science podcasts.
Tonight’s Sky daily charts and easy-to-understand texts for beginning stargazers.
EarthSky Blogs ongoing conversations about science, nature and people.
EarthSky Kids science news and podcasts for kids.
EarthSky Teachers resources, lesson plans and more.