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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 podcast to hear from a diverse mix of scientists, engineers, artists and other commentators. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World website. If you enjoy what you

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1:06:05

Drones, AI and the future of wildlife conservation

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2026/09/30

Robotics and machine learning are opening new possibilities for protecting wildlife around the world

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57:30

‘Unicorn careers’ in STEM and the weirdness of AI

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2026/09/03

Career consultant Alaina G Levine and AI researcher Janelle Shane are our podcast guests

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53:25

With e-MERLIN facing the axe, what next for Jodrell...

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2026/08/28

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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37:31

From pit stop to plant food: how Grand Prix crowd’s...

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2026/07/31

Discover how a circular, science-backed solution is turning human waste into a sustainable resource – one loo at a time

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1:07:38

Beyond the data: art meets climate at the edge of the...

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2026/06/26

Arctic odysseys, video games and other creative ways to confront the climate emergency

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1:07:36

Back to the Moon: inside the Artemis II mission

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2026/05/22

More than half a century after the final Apollo mission, humans are returning to the Moon. The latest episode of Physics World Stories reflects on Artemis II – the April 2026 mission that flew four astronauts around the Moon, travelling further from Earth than anyone before them.The mission marks a major step towards returning humans to the lunar surface and paving the way for a future mission to Mars. It also marked an important societal milestone, as the crew included the first woman, the first

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31:24

Oppenheimer unfiltered: rare recordings released to...

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2026/04/29

The latest episode of Physics World Stories dives into a remarkable archival release. A series of audio interviews with Robert Oppenheimer, recorded in the 1960s, is now accessible through the American Institute of Physics (AIP). Made available for non-commercial use in collaboration with the Oppenheimer family, these recordings offer a rare chance to hear the physicist’s voice and experience his unfiltered thoughts.AIP digital archivist Allison Buser guides listeners through the significance of

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1:06:03

Exploring the astrophysics behind Project Hail Mary

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2026/03/31

What happens when hard science fiction collides with big-budget cinema? The latest episode of Physics World Stories delves into the ideas within Project Hail Mary – a new film about a science teacher (portrayed by Ryan Gosling) who finds himself alone on a spacecraft with the job of saving humanity from a star-dimming threat.Host Andrew Glester talks to science-fiction author Andy Weir, whose 2021 novel inspired the production. Weir, also known for The Martian and Artemis – both adapted for the

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53:07

Chernobyl at 40: physics, politics and the nuclear...

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2026/02/27

On 26 April 2026, it will be 40 years since the explosion at Unit 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant – the worst nuclear accident the world has known. In the early hours of 26 April 1986, a badly designed reactor, operated under intense pressure during a safety test, ran out of control. A powerful explosion and prolonged fire followed, releasing radioactive material across Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, with smaller quantities spewing across Europe.In this episode of Physics World Stories, host

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51:40

Cosmic time capsules: the search for pristine comets

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2026/01/23

In this episode of Physics World Stories, host Andrew Glester explores the fascinating hunt for pristine comets – icy bodies that preserve material from the solar system’s beginnings and even earlier. Unlike more familiar comets that repeatedly swing close to the Sun and transform, these frozen relics act as time capsules, offering unique insights into our cosmic history."Interstellar comet 3I\/ATLAS is seen in this composite image captured on 6 November 2025 by the Europa Ultraviolet

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Forging a more inclusive new generation of physicists

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2025/12/17

The latest episode of Physics World Stories takes you inside CUWiP+, the Conference for Undergraduate Women and Non-Binary Physicists, and the role the annual event plays in shaping early experiences of studying physics.The episode features June McCombie from the University of Nottingham, who discusses what happens at CUWiP+ events and why they are so important for improving the retention of women and non-binary students in STEM. She reflects on how the conferences create space for students to

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39:57

Quantum 2.0: Paul Davies on the next revolution in...

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2025/11/19

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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Queer Quest: a quantum-inspired journey of...

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2025/10/27

Exploring how quantum ideas can inspire liberation, identity and community

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30:48

Training for the stars: Rosemary Coogan on becoming...

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2025/09/23

Inside the training, science and imagination that inspire ESA’s new generation of astronauts

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51:32

Overlooked pioneers from quantum history

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2025/08/19

This episode of Physics World Stories explores a new book that restores women to the early history of quantum mechanics

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56:30

Entangled expressions: where quantum science and art...

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2025/07/23

A journey into the artist-in-residence programme at the Yale Quantum Institute

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1:04:22

Painting the unseen: visualizing the quantum world

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2025/06/24

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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47:24

The Physics Chanteuse: when science hits a high note

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2025/05/27

Songs, science and satire collide in this month’s Physics World Stories podcast with Lynda Williams

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52:31

Alternate quantum realities: what if Heisenberg...

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2025/04/30

Kevlin Henney discusses his new quantum-themed flash fiction and the power of short stories

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1:03:21

AI and the future of physics

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2025/03/24

How artificial intelligence is accelerating discoveries – and raising profound questions – about the future of physics

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