Physics World Stories Podcast

Beyond the data: art meets climate at the edge of the world 26.06.2026 1:07:38 ↓

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

Back to the Moon: inside the Artemis II mission 22.05.2026 1:07:36 ↓

Exploring the first crewed Artemis mission, the future of lunar exploration and how spaceflight could help inspire greener technologies on Earth

Oppenheimer unfiltered: rare recordings released to the public 29.04.2026 31:24 ↓

Newly released audio interviews reveal a personal, reflective side of Robert Oppenheimer

Exploring the astrophysics behind Project Hail Mary 31.03.2026 1:06:03 ↓

Author Andy Weir and astrophysicist Becky Smethurst unpack the physics in the new Hollywood space epic

Chernobyl at 40: physics, politics and the nuclear debate today 27.02.2026 53:07 ↓

Jim Smith reflects on the 1986 disaster and how it still shapes public perception of nuclear power

Cosmic time capsules: the search for pristine comets 23.01.2026 51:40 ↓

Ancient icy wanderers like comet 3I/ATLAS, spotted in July 2025, can reveal secrets of our cosmic origins

Forging a more inclusive new generation of physicists 17.12.2025 48:28 ↓

Learn about CUWiP+, a special event to build connection and confidence among women and non-binary students

Quantum 2.0: Paul Davies on the next revolution in physics 19.11.2025 39:57 ↓

Peering into a near future where quantum science blends with AI. What are the implications for science, society and the arts?

Queer Quest: a quantum-inspired journey of self-discovery 27.10.2025 45:02 ↓

Exploring how quantum ideas can inspire liberation, identity and community

Training for the stars: Rosemary Coogan on becoming an astronaut 23.09.2025 30:48 ↓

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

Overlooked pioneers from quantum history 19.08.2025 51:32 ↓

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

Entangled expressions: where quantum science and art come together 23.07.2025 56:30 ↓

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

Painting the unseen: visualizing the quantum world 24.06.2025 1:04:22 ↓

From swirling oil paints to the grin of a Cheshire cat, this Physics World Stories episode brings quantum science to life

The Physics Chanteuse: when science hits a high note 27.05.2025 47:24 ↓

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

Alternate quantum realities: what if Heisenberg stayed at home? 30.04.2025 52:31 ↓

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

AI and the future of physics 24.03.2025 1:03:21 ↓

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

Threads of fire: uncovering volcanic secrets with Pele’s hair and tears 17.02.2025 52:39 ↓

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

Helgoland: leading physicists to gather on the tiny island where quantum mechanics was born 24.01.2025 57:45 ↓

100 years since Heisenberg made his mythical trip, a select group of quantum researchers will retrace his footsteps

From physics to filmmaking: Mark Levinson on his new documentary, The Universe in a Grain of Sand 13.12.2024 1:00:05 ↓

Towards a unified vision of nature, humans and machines

Trailblazer: Astronaut Eileen Collins reflects on space, adventure, and the power of lifelong learning 14.11.2024 38:55 ↓

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

Flocking together: the physics of sheep herding and pedestrian flows 21.10.2024 1:00:31 ↓

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

Working in quantum tech: where are the opportunities for success? 23.09.2024 45:53 ↓

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

CERN at 70: how the Higgs hunt elevated particle physics to Hollywood status 13.08.2024 59:27 ↓

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

Could humans run on water? 24.07.2024 27:41 ↓

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

Physics and sport: flying balls, perfecting technique, and wellbeing in academia 19.06.2024 52:08 ↓

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