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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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All Episodes

43:03

We’re all going on a geeky holiday

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2021/08/24

Science-themed vacations are gaining in popularity: hear from people who have caught the geek travel bug

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50:35

Deflecting asteroids and exploring a metal world

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2021/07/09

Profiling NASA’s two upcoming asteroid missions, DART and Psyche

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45:23

Helgoland and the captivating origins of quantum theory

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2021/06/15

Carlo Rovelli discusses his new book and the role of philosophical thought in physics

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45:48

The bots are not as fair-minded as they seem

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2021/05/28

Physics World Stories investigates ethical issues at the heart of artificial intelligence

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48:45

Muon mania: are we finally on the brink of new physics?

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2021/04/29

A detailed look at the two recent results from CERN and Fermilab

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39:53

Arecibo Observatory: a scientific giant that fell to...

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2021/03/17

Exploring the legacy and the future of the Arecibo telescope in Puerto Rico

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44:05

Searching for signs of past life on Mars with NASA’s...

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2021/02/10

Exploring the scientific goals of one of the three missions to arrive at Mars this month

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48:18

Life at CERN during the pandemic

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2021/01/22

How the particle-physics community is adapting to COVID lockdowns

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1:02:01

The best of physics in books, TV and film in 2020

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2020/12/23

Looking back at some of the year’s most memorable books and media

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49:01

Physics and LEGO: an enduring love affair

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2020/11/23

In addition to the fun, LEGO can be an effective teaching tool

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29:23

How capable are today’s quantum computers?

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2020/10/14

Exploring what the first quantum computers might achieve, plus a preview of Quantum 2020

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49:16

Could there really be life in the clouds of Venus?

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2020/09/23

Exploring the story behind the detection of phosphene in the Venusian atmosphere

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43:24

Autonomous cars: potential lifesavers but with new risks

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2020/08/26

Exploring the consequences of removing humans from the driving seat

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42:24

Planet Nine: is it a planet, a primordial black hole,...

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2020/07/17

Fleets of tiny probes might discover what’s lurking at the edge of our solar system

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41:10

Working in medical physics: not your average career

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2020/06/30

Exploring the variety of careers at the Christie Hospital

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33:53

The mystery of missing marine plastic

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2020/05/27

Oceanographers are not sure where all the plastics are ending up in the world’s oceans

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43:16

Doing physics in the time of COVID-19

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2020/04/28

How the pandemic is affecting the present and how it might permanently change the way physics is done

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55:46

Tips for a rewarding career in physics

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2020/03/31

Taking a closer look at the reality of life as a researcher

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50:28

The acoustics of music and theatre venues

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2020/03/06

Find out why Bristol’s Old Vic and Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall sound so great

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53:18

Book of the year 2019

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2019/12/18

Physics World’s book of the year revealed and the runners up discussed – listen to the December episode of the Physics World Stories podcast

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