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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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52:39

Threads of fire: uncovering volcanic secrets with...

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2025/02/17

Hear from volcanologists about these stunning geological phenomena and the thrill of working in volcanic landscapes

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1:00:05

From physics to filmmaking: Mark Levinson on his new...

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2024/12/13

Towards a unified vision of nature, humans and machines

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38:55

Trailblazer: Astronaut Eileen Collins reflects on...

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2024/11/14

Astronaut Eileen Collins and filmmaker Hannah Berryman discuss the new documentary SPACEWOMAN and the thrill of pushing human frontiers

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1:00:31

Flocking together: the physics of sheep herding and...

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2024/10/21

Learn how the science of crowd movements can help shepherds and urban designers

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45:53

Working in quantum tech: where are the opportunities...

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2024/09/23

Quantum professionals describe the emerging industry, and the skills required to thrive

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59:27

CERN at 70: how the Higgs hunt elevated particle...

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2024/08/13

Peering behind the comms curtain at the world's most famous particle physics lab

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27:41

Could humans run on water?

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2024/07/24

Scientists have investigated whether we could mimic basilisk lizards, on Earth or elsewhere

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52:08

Physics and sport: flying balls, perfecting...

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2024/06/19

Hear from two physicists whose passion for sport has shaped their careers and lives

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46:43

Swift Quakes and new podcast music inspired by the...

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2024/05/28

Discover the geophysics of Taylor Swift concerts and the hidden physics within our new podcast jingle

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51:58

3 Body Problem: a deep dive into the Netflix show

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2024/04/30

Exploring the multi-layered story about humanity's first contact with an alien civilization

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49:26

An orchestral trip through the moons of our solar system

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2024/03/22

Amanda Lee Falkenberg describes the process of turning mysterious worlds into music

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1:02:18

Dark matter vs modified gravity: which team are you on?

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2024/02/26

Two researchers who have switched sides in this heated cosmic debate

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34:58

Radio pioneers: the enduring role of ‘amateurs’ in...

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2024/01/23

With its wartime origins and iconic facilities, radio astronomy has always inspired curious tinkerers

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45:16

Radiant chills: the revolutionary science of laser...

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2023/12/19

Chad Orzel discusses the pivotal breakthroughs in the history of laser cooling

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40:30

The biographer who inspired Christopher Nolan’s...

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2023/11/21

A conversation with Kai Bird, co-author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Robert Oppenheimer

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40:18

Physics for fairness: tackling global sustainability...

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2023/10/13

Hear from two physical scientists applying their knowledge to create a more equitable world

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57:38

Green and novel: the future of energy generation

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2023/09/04

Harnessing energy directly in space and from the ocean flow

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30:14

Our universe is humming with gravitational waves

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2023/08/07

What the new discovery of gravitational wave imprints in pulsar signals can reveal about the cosmos

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1:01:09

Moore’s law in peril and the future of computing

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2023/07/04

Demand for computer power continues to soar, but can the hardware keep up?

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54:01

Will AI chatbots replace physicists?

Physics World Stories Podcast ·

2023/06/09

Large language models are changing the way physics is taught and practised

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