Physics World Stories Podcast

Physics World Stories Podcast


Latest Episodes

Working in quantum tech: where are the opportunities for success?
September 23, 2024

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
August 13, 2024

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

Could humans run on water?
July 24, 2024

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

Physics and sport: flying balls, perfecting technique, and wellbeing in academia
June 19, 2024

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
May 28, 2024

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
April 30, 2024

Exploring the multi-layered story about humanity's first contact with an alien civilization

An orchestral trip through the moons of our solar system
March 22, 2024

Amanda Lee Falkenberg describes the process of turning mysterious worlds into music

Dark matter vs modified gravity: which team are you on?
February 26, 2024

Two researchers who have switched sides in this heated cosmic debate

Radio pioneers: the enduring role of ‘amateurs’ in radio astronomy
January 23, 2024

With its wartime origins and iconic facilities, radio astronomy has always inspired curious tinkerers

Radiant chills: the revolutionary science of laser cooling
December 19, 2023

Chad Orzel discusses the pivotal breakthroughs in the history of laser cooling