In this episode of Physics World Stories, theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author Paul Davies discusses his latest book, Quantum 2.0: the Past, Present and Future of Quantum Physics. A Regents Professor at Arizona State University, Davies reflects o

This episode of Physics World Stories features an interview with Jessica Esquivel and Emily Esquivel the creative duo behind Queer Quest. The event created a shared space for 2SLGBTQIA+ Black and Brown people working in science, technology, engineering,

In this episode of thePhysics World Stories podcast, Rosemary Coogan offers a glimpse into life as one of the European Space Agency’s newest astronauts. Selected as part of ESA’s 2022 cohort, she received astronaut certification in 2024, and

In the folklore of physics, the origins of quantum mechanics are often told as the story of a handful of brilliant young men, trading ideas in lecture halls and cafes. The German term Knabenphysik boys physics helped cement that image, and its gend

What happens when you put a visual artist in the middle of a quantum physics lab? This months Physics World Stories podcast explores that very question, as host Andrew Glester dives into the artist-in-residence programme at the Yale Quantum Institute in

What does quantum physics have to do with vibrant oil paintings and the ghostly grin of a disappearing cat? Quite a lot, as it turns out. In this monthsPhysics World Stories podcast, host Andrew Glester takes a colourful look at how we visualize and t

What do pulsars, nuclear politics and hypothetical love particles have in common? Theyve all inspired songs by Lynda Williams physicist, performer and self-styled Physics Chanteuse.In this monthsPhysics World Stories podcast, host Andrew Glester i

In this episode of Physics World Stories, writer Kevlin Henney discusses his new flash fiction, Heisenberg (not) in Helgoland written exclusively for Physics World as part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The story spans two

Artificial intelligence is transforming physics at an unprecedented pace. In the latest episode of Physics World Stories, host Andrew Glester is joined by three expert guests to explore AIs impact on discovery, research and the future of the field.Tony

Volcanoes are awe-inspiring beasts. They spew molten rivers, towering ash plumes, and in rarer cases delicate glassy formations known as Peles hair and Peles tears. These volcanic materials, named after the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes and fire,