142 Episodes

  1. Free and open-source software is driving physics forwards

    Published: 9/22/2021
  2. We’re all going on a geeky holiday

    Published: 8/24/2021
  3. Deflecting asteroids and exploring a metal world

    Published: 7/9/2021
  4. Helgoland and the captivating origins of quantum theory

    Published: 6/15/2021
  5. The bots are not as fair-minded as they seem

    Published: 5/28/2021
  6. Muon mania: are we finally on the brink of new physics?

    Published: 4/29/2021
  7. Arecibo Observatory: a scientific giant that fell to Earth

    Published: 3/17/2021
  8. Searching for signs of past life on Mars with NASA’s Perseverance rover

    Published: 2/10/2021
  9. Life at CERN during the pandemic

    Published: 1/22/2021
  10. The best of physics in books, TV and film in 2020

    Published: 12/23/2020
  11. Physics and LEGO: an enduring love affair

    Published: 11/23/2020
  12. How capable are today’s quantum computers?

    Published: 10/14/2020
  13. Could there really be life in the clouds of Venus?

    Published: 9/23/2020
  14. Autonomous cars: potential lifesavers but with new risks

    Published: 8/26/2020
  15. Planet Nine: is it a planet, a primordial black hole, or something else entirely?

    Published: 7/17/2020
  16. Working in medical physics: not your average career

    Published: 6/30/2020
  17. The mystery of missing marine plastic

    Published: 5/27/2020
  18. Doing physics in the time of COVID-19

    Published: 4/28/2020
  19. Tips for a rewarding career in physics

    Published: 3/31/2020
  20. The acoustics of music and theatre venues

    Published: 3/6/2020

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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 hear, then also check out the Physics World Weekly podcast, a science-news podcast presented by our award-winning science journalists.

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