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Physics World Stories Podcast
by Physics World · English · Tech & Science
Physics is full of captivating stories, from ongoing endeavours to explain the cosmos to ingenious innovations that shape the world around us. In the Physics World Stories podcast, Andrew Glester talks to the people behind some of the most intriguing and inspiring scientific stories. Listen to the p
- New episodes
- Monthly
- Typical length
- 53 min
- Latest
- 30 Sep 2026
- Language
- English
Latest episode
Earlier episodes 29 most recent
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28 Aug 2026 · 53 min
With e-MERLIN facing the axe, what next for Jodrell Bank and UK astronomy?
Exploring the fallout from STFC funding cuts that have left one of the UK’s most iconic scientific facilities facing an uncertain future
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31 Jul 2026 · 38 min
From pit stop to plant food: how Grand Prix crowd’s urine becomes fertilizer
Discover how a circular, science-backed solution is turning human waste into a sustainable resource – one loo at a time
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26 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Beyond the data: art meets climate at the edge of the world
Arctic odysseys, video games and other creative ways to confront the climate emergency
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22 May 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Back to the Moon: inside the Artemis II mission
Exploring the first crewed Artemis mission, the future of lunar exploration and how spaceflight could help inspire greener technologies on Earth
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29 Apr 2026 · 31 min
Oppenheimer unfiltered: rare recordings released to the public
Newly released audio interviews reveal a personal, reflective side of Robert Oppenheimer
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31 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Exploring the astrophysics behind Project Hail Mary
Author Andy Weir and astrophysicist Becky Smethurst unpack the physics in the new Hollywood space epic
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27 Feb 2026 · 53 min
Chernobyl at 40: physics, politics and the nuclear debate today
Jim Smith reflects on the 1986 disaster and how it still shapes public perception of nuclear power
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23 Jan 2026 · 52 min
Cosmic time capsules: the search for pristine comets
Ancient icy wanderers like comet 3I/ATLAS, spotted in July 2025, can reveal secrets of our cosmic origins
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17 Dec 2025 · 48 min
Forging a more inclusive new generation of physicists
Learn about CUWiP+, a special event to build connection and confidence among women and non-binary students
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19 Nov 2025 · 40 min
Quantum 2.0: Paul Davies on the next revolution in physics
Peering into a near future where quantum science blends with AI. What are the implications for science, society and the arts?
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27 Oct 2025 · 45 min
Queer Quest: a quantum-inspired journey of self-discovery
Exploring how quantum ideas can inspire liberation, identity and community
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23 Sep 2025 · 31 min
Training for the stars: Rosemary Coogan on becoming an astronaut
Inside the training, science and imagination that inspire ESA’s new generation of astronauts
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19 Aug 2025 · 52 min
Overlooked pioneers from quantum history
This episode of Physics World Stories explores a new book that restores women to the early history of quantum mechanics
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23 Jul 2025 · 57 min
Entangled expressions: where quantum science and art come together
A journey into the artist-in-residence programme at the Yale Quantum Institute
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24 Jun 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Painting the unseen: visualizing the quantum world
From swirling oil paints to the grin of a Cheshire cat, this Physics World Stories episode brings quantum science to life
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27 May 2025 · 47 min
The Physics Chanteuse: when science hits a high note
Songs, science and satire collide in this month’s Physics World Stories podcast with Lynda Williams
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30 Apr 2025 · 53 min
Alternate quantum realities: what if Heisenberg stayed at home?
Kevlin Henney discusses his new quantum-themed flash fiction and the power of short stories
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24 Mar 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
AI and the future of physics
How artificial intelligence is accelerating discoveries – and raising profound questions – about the future of physics
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17 Feb 2025 · 53 min
Threads of fire: uncovering volcanic secrets with Pele’s hair and tears
Hear from volcanologists about these stunning geological phenomena and the thrill of working in volcanic landscapes
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24 Jan 2025 · 58 min
Helgoland: leading physicists to gather on the tiny island where quantum mechanics was born
100 years since Heisenberg made his mythical trip, a select group of quantum researchers will retrace his footsteps
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13 Dec 2024 · 1 hr
From physics to filmmaking: Mark Levinson on his new documentary, The Universe in a Grain of Sand
Towards a unified vision of nature, humans and machines
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14 Nov 2024 · 39 min
Trailblazer: Astronaut Eileen Collins reflects on space, adventure, and the power of lifelong learning
Astronaut Eileen Collins and filmmaker Hannah Berryman discuss the new documentary SPACEWOMAN and the thrill of pushing human frontiers
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21 Oct 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Flocking together: the physics of sheep herding and pedestrian flows
Learn how the science of crowd movements can help shepherds and urban designers
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23 Sep 2024 · 46 min
Working in quantum tech: where are the opportunities for success?
Quantum professionals describe the emerging industry, and the skills required to thrive
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13 Aug 2024 · 59 min
CERN at 70: how the Higgs hunt elevated particle physics to Hollywood status
Peering behind the comms curtain at the world's most famous particle physics lab
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24 Jul 2024 · 28 min
Could humans run on water?
Scientists have investigated whether we could mimic basilisk lizards, on Earth or elsewhere
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19 Jun 2024 · 52 min
Physics and sport: flying balls, perfecting technique, and wellbeing in academia
Hear from two physicists whose passion for sport has shaped their careers and lives
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28 May 2024 · 47 min
Swift Quakes and new podcast music inspired by the fine-structure constant
Discover the geophysics of Taylor Swift concerts and the hidden physics within our new podcast jingle
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30 Apr 2024 · 52 min
3 Body Problem: a deep dive into the Netflix show
Exploring the multi-layered story about humanity's first contact with an alien civilization
About Physics World Stories Podcast
Physics is full of captivating stories, from ongoing endeavours to explain the cosmos to ingenious innovations that shape the world around us. In the Physics World Stories podcast, Andrew Glester talks to the people behind some of the most intriguing and inspiring scientific stories. Listen to the p
Physics World Stories Podcast is a English tech & science podcast from Physics World. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.
- Publisher
- Physics World
- Language
- English
- Category
- Tech & Science
- New episodes
- Monthly
- Typical length
- 53 min
- Latest episode
- 30 Sep 2026
- Feed
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- Rights
- Copyright by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors
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