Drake equation
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Drake equation has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026). Used to explain how scientists estimate the number of intelligent civilizations; tied to a Green Bank conference and Frank Drake’s work.
Used to explain how scientists estimate the number of intelligent civilizations; tied to a Green Bank conference and Frank Drake’s work.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Field | astrobiology / probabilistic reasoning |
Who talks about Drake equation on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up Drake equation; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Doin’ Science in the National Radio Quiet Zone | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Jan 2026) — Josh Clark
What is Drake equation mentioned alongside?
Affiliated with: Frank Drake