We have two regular podcast series. Physics World Weekly looks at the latest events and headlines in physics, as well as featuring short interviews with scientists and our team of journalists. Physics World Stories takes a more in-depth look at a topic that we feel warrants further coverage.
Physics World podcasts
Julia Sutcliffe: chief scientific adviser explains why policymaking must be underpinned by evidence
Exploring a career in physics, systems engineering and advising the UK's Department for Business and Trade
Flocking together: the physics of sheep herding and pedestrian flows
Learn how the science of crowd movements can help shepherds and urban designers
Read article: Swift quakes and new podcast music inspired by the fine-structure constant
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
Read article: 3 Body Problem: a deep dive into the Netflix show
3 Body Problem: a deep dive into the Netflix show
Exploring the multi-layered story about humanity's first contact with an alien civilization
Read article: Dark matter vs modified gravity: which team are you on?
Dark matter vs modified gravity: which team are you on?
Two researchers who have switched sides in this heated cosmic debate
Read article: The biographer who inspired Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film Oppenheimer
The biographer who inspired Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film Oppenheimer
A conversation with Kai Bird, co-author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Robert Oppenheimer
Read article: Physics for fairness: tackling global sustainability challenges through science
Physics for fairness: tackling global sustainability challenges through science
Hear from two physical scientists applying their knowledge to create a more equitable world
Read article: Green and novel: the future of energy generation
Green and novel: the future of energy generation
Harnessing energy directly in space and from the ocean flow
Read article: Science thrives on constructive and respectful peer review
Science thrives on constructive and respectful peer review
Unhelpful or rude feedback can shake the confidence of early career researchers
Read article: Working in quantum tech: where are the opportunities for success?
Working in quantum tech: where are the opportunities for success?
Quantum professionals describe the emerging industry, and the skills required to thrive
Read article: Diagnosing and treating disease: how physicists keep you safe during healthcare procedures
Diagnosing and treating disease: how physicists keep you safe during healthcare procedures
Two medical physicists talk about the future of treatment and diagnostic technologies
Read article: Looking to the future of statistical physics, how intense storms can affect your cup of tea
Looking to the future of statistical physics, how intense storms can affect your cup of tea
In this podcast we chat about active matter, artificial intelligence and storm Ciarán
Read article: Hybrid quantum–classical computing chips and neutral-atom qubits both show promise
Hybrid quantum–classical computing chips and neutral-atom qubits both show promise
Equal1’s Elena Blokhina and Harvard’s Brandon Grinkemeyer are our guests
Read article: The Wow! signal: did a telescope in Ohio receive an extraterrestrial communication in 1977?
The Wow! signal: did a telescope in Ohio receive an extraterrestrial communication in 1977?
This podcast features an astrobiologist who has identified similar radio signals
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Read article: Physics for a better future: mammoth book looks at science and society
Physics for a better future: mammoth book looks at science and society
Our podcast guest is Christophe Rossel, co-author of EPS Grand Challenges
Read article: Quantum sensors monitor brain development in children
Quantum sensors monitor brain development in children
This podcast explores how quantum technologies are revolutionizing medicine
Read article: CERN at 70: how the Higgs hunt elevated particle physics to Hollywood status
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
Read article: Abdus Salam: celebrating a unifying force in global physics
Abdus Salam: celebrating a unifying force in global physics
Our podcast guests are Claudia de Rham and Ian Walmsley at Imperial College
Read article: Non-physicists find opportunity in the quantum industry, improving the university experience
Non-physicists find opportunity in the quantum industry, improving the university experience
We also chat about the 42nd International Conference on High Energy Physics
Read article: Zap Energy targets fusion power without magnets, Claudia de Rham on the beauty of gravity
Zap Energy targets fusion power without magnets, Claudia de Rham on the beauty of gravity
In this podcast we chat about small-scale fusion and a familiar yet mysterious force
Read article: Could humans run on water?
Could humans run on water?
Scientists have investigated whether we could mimic basilisk lizards, on Earth or elsewhere
Read article: Diamond dust for MRI, 4D printing creates advanced devices
Diamond dust for MRI, 4D printing creates advanced devices
Mahdi Bodaghi and Jelena Lazovic Zinnanti are our podcast guests
Read article: Precision medicine: meet two medical physicists who are making it possible
Precision medicine: meet two medical physicists who are making it possible
Anna Barnes and Nicky Whilde explain how technological advances are enabling precision medicine
Read article: Shrinivas Kulkarni: 2024 Shaw Prize in Astronomy winner talks about his fascination with variable and transient objects
Shrinivas Kulkarni: 2024 Shaw Prize in Astronomy winner talks about his fascination with variable and transient objects
This podcast is sponsored by The Shaw Prize Foundation
Read article: Linking silicon T centres with light offers a route to fault-tolerant quantum computing
Linking silicon T centres with light offers a route to fault-tolerant quantum computing
Stephanie Simmons of Photonic Inc is our podcast guest
Read article: Physics and sport: flying balls, perfecting technique, and wellbeing in academia
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
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