Physics World Stories Podcast
Latest Episodes
Trailblazer: astronaut Eileen Collins reflects on space, adventure, and the power of lifelong learning
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
Learn how the science of crowd movements can help shepherds and urban designers
Working in quantum tech: where are the opportunities for success?
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
Peering behind the comms curtain at the world's most famous particle physics lab
Could humans run on water?
Scientists have investigated whether we could mimic basilisk lizards, on Earth or elsewhere
Physics and sport: flying balls, perfecting technique, and wellbeing in academia
Hear from two physicists whose passion for sport has shaped their careers and lives
Swift Quakes and new podcast music inspired by the fine-structure constant
Discover the geophysics of Taylor Swift concerts and the hidden physics within our new podcast jingle
3 Body Problem: a deep dive into the Netflix show
Exploring the multi-layered story about humanity's first contact with an alien civilization
An orchestral trip through the moons of our solar system
Amanda Lee Falkenberg describes the process of turning mysterious worlds into music
Dark matter vs modified gravity: which team are you on?
Two researchers who have switched sides in this heated cosmic debate