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…
A detailed look at the two recent results from CERN and Fermilab
Kevlin Henney discusses his new quantum-themed flash fiction and the power of short stories
How artificial intelligence is accelerating discoveries – and raising profound questions – about the future of physics
Hear from volcanologists about these stunning geological phenomena and the thrill of working in volcanic landscapes
100 years since Heisenberg made his mythical trip, a select group of quantum researchers will retrace his footsteps
Towards a unified vision of nature, humans and machines
Astronaut Eileen Collins and filmmaker Hannah Berryman discuss the new documentary SPACEWOMAN and the thrill of pushing human frontiers
Learn how the science of crowd movements can help shepherds and urban designers
Quantum professionals describe the emerging industry, and the skills required to thrive
Peering behind the comms curtain at the world's most famous particle physics lab
Scientists have investigated whether we could mimic basilisk lizards, on Earth or elsewhere
Hear from two physicists whose passion for sport has shaped their careers and lives
Discover the geophysics of Taylor Swift concerts and the hidden physics within our new podcast jingle
Exploring the multi-layered story about humanity's first contact with an alien civilization
Amanda Lee Falkenberg describes the process of turning mysterious worlds into music
Two researchers who have switched sides in this heated cosmic debate
With its wartime origins and iconic facilities, radio astronomy has always inspired curious tinkerers
Chad Orzel discusses the pivotal breakthroughs in the history of laser cooling
A conversation with Kai Bird, co-author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Robert Oppenheimer
Hear from two physical scientists applying their knowledge to create a more equitable world
Harnessing energy directly in space and from the ocean flow
What the new discovery of gravitational wave imprints in pulsar signals can reveal about the cosmos
Demands for computer power continues to soar, but can the hardware keep up?
Large language models are changing the way physics is taught and practised
Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell won a $3m prize and is giving it all to physics PhD students from under-represented groups
Circular economies and alternative lithium sources could reduce the environmental impacts
Music generated by quantum computers is intriguing from musical and scientific perspectives
Astrophysicist's story shows the power science and human connection
ESA launches parastronaut feasibility study to make spaceflight more inclusive
Our traditional end-of-year episode will give you some holiday reading ideas
The 2022 Nobel Prize for Physics celebrated research that is underpinning a tech transformation
Investigating how sporting events can become more sustainable without losing their magic
Political wrangling over the UK's status in the Horizon Europe research programme leaves scientists in limbo
Ray's eclectic work is a treasure trove for scientists
Reflecting on that historic day, 10 years later
Bioglass can heal our bones while fending off harmful microbes
More efficient coding and quantifying climate impacts are among the solutions
Physics World Stories examines the recent breakthrough at the Joint European Torus experiment
From spiderweb harmonies to a viral hit inspired by the COVID-19 spike protein
Now the mission has reached its destination, what lies ahead for the science programme?
Some of the year's best popular-science books and a Stephen Hawking quiz
High-spec microscope is helping malaria diagnosis in Tanzania
Astronomers are looking for the technosignatures of advanced civilizations
Pioneers of free and open-source software discuss opportunities and challenges for science
Science-themed vacations are gaining in popularity: hear from people who have caught the geek travel bug
Profiling NASA's two upcoming asteroid missions, DART and Psyche
Carlo Rovelli discusses his new book and the role of philosophical thought in physics
Physics World Stories investigates ethical issues at the heart of artificial intelligence
Exploring the legacy and the future of the Arecibo telescope in Puerto Rico
Exploring the scientific goals of one of the three missions to arrive at Mars this month
How the particle physics community is adapting to Covid lockdowns
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