Physics World Stories Podcast
Physics World Stories Podcast
Physics World
Physics is full of captivating stories, from ongoing endeavours to explain the cosmos to ingenious innovations that shape the world around us. In the Physics World Stories podcast, Andrew Glester talks to the people behind some of the most intriguing and inspiring scientific stories. Listen to the podcast to hear from a diverse mix of scientists, engineers, artists and other commentators. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World website. If you enjoy what you hear, then also check out the Physics World Weekly podcast, a science-news podcast presented by our award-winning science journalists.
Entangled expressions: where quantum science and art come together
A journey into the artist-in-residence programme at the Yale Quantum Institute
Jul 23
56 min
Painting the unseen: visualizing the quantum world
From swirling oil paints to the grin of a Cheshire cat, this Physics World Stories episode brings quantum science to life
Jun 24
1 hr 4 min
The Physics Chanteuse: when science hits a high note
Songs, science, and satire collide in this month’s Physics World Stories podcast with Lynda Williams
May 27
47 min
Alternate quantum realities: what if Heisenberg stayed at home?
Kevlin Henney discusses his new quantum-themed flash fiction and the power of short stories
Apr 30
52 min
AI and the future of physics
How artificial intelligence is accelerating discoveries – and raising profound questions – about the future of physics
Mar 24
1 hr 3 min
Threads of fire: uncovering volcanic secrets with Pele’s hair and tears
Hear from volcanologists about these stunning geological phenomena and the thrill of working in volcanic landscapes
Feb 17
52 min
Helgoland: leading physicists to gather on the tiny island where quantum mechanics was born
100 years since Heisenberg made his mythical trip, a select group of quantum researchers will retrace his footsteps
Jan 24
57 min
From physics to filmmaking: Mark Levinson on his new documentary, The Universe in a Grain of Sand
Dec 13, 2024
1 hr
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
Nov 14, 2024
38 min
Flocking together: the physics of sheep herding and pedestrian flows
Learn how the science of crowd movements can help shepherds and urban designers
Oct 21, 2024
1 hr
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