Physics World Weekly Podcast

Physics World Weekly Podcast


Latest Episodes

Space travel: the health effects of space radiation and building a lunar GPS
November 14, 2024

We chat to a radiation oncologist and two atomic-clock experts

How to boost the sustainability of solar cells
November 07, 2024

Roadmap authors look to the future of photovoltaic technologies in this podcast

Peter Hirst: MIT Sloan Executive Education develops leadership skills in STEM employees
October 31, 2024

This podcast is sponsored by MIT Sloan School of Management

Julia Sutcliffe: chief scientific adviser explains why policymaking must be underpinned by evidence
October 24, 2024

Exploring a career in physics, systems engineering and advising the UK's Department for Business and Trade

Data-intensive PhDs at LIV.INNO prepare students for careers outside of academia
October 17, 2024

This podcast is sponsored by LIV.INNO, the Liverpool Centre for Doctoral Training for Innovation in Data-Intensive Science

Deep connections: why two AI pioneers won the Nobel Prize for Physics
October 10, 2024

Our podcast guest is Anil Ananthaswamy, author of Why Machines Learn

Nobel predictions and humorous encounters with physics laureates
October 03, 2024

Physics World editors gaze into their crystal ball and reminisce about past Nobel winners

Science thrives on constructive and respectful peer review
September 24, 2024

Unhelpful or rude feedback can shake the confidence of early career researchers

Diagnosing and treating disease: how physicists keep you safe during healthcare procedures
September 19, 2024

Two medical physicists talk about the future of treatment and diagnostic technologies

Looking to the future of statistical physics, how intense storms can affect your cup of tea
September 12, 2024

In this podcast we chat about active matter, artificial intelligence and storm Ciarn