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.
Beyond the data: art meets climate at the edge of the world
Arctic odysseys, video games and other creative ways to confront the climate emergency
Jun 26
1 hr 7 min
Back to the Moon: inside the Artemis II mission
Exploring the first crewed Artemis mission, the future of lunar exploration and how spaceflight could help inspire greener technologies on Earth
May 22
1 hr 7 min
Oppenheimer unfiltered: rare recordings released to the public
Newly released audio interviews reveal a personal, reflective side of Robert Oppenheimer
Apr 29
31 min
Exploring the astrophysics behind Project Hail Mary
Author Andy Weir and astrophysicist Becky Smethurst unpack the physics in the new Hollywood space epic
Mar 31
1 hr 6 min
Chernobyl at 40: physics, politics and the nuclear debate today
Jim Smith reflects on the 1986 disaster and how it still shapes public perception of nuclear power
Feb 27
53 min
Cosmic time capsules: the search for pristine comets
Ancient icy wanderers like comet 3I/ATLAS, spotted in July 2025, can reveal secrets of our cosmic origins
Jan 23
51 min
Forging a more inclusive new generation of physicists
Learn about CUWiP+, a special event to build connection and confidence among women and non-binary students
Dec 17, 2025
48 min
Quantum 2.0: Paul Davies on the next revolution in physics
Peering into a near future where quantum science blends with AI. What are the implications for science, society and the arts?
Nov 19, 2025
39 min
Queer Quest: a quantum-inspired journey of self-discovery
Exploring how quantum ideas can inspire liberation, identity and community
Oct 27, 2025
45 min
Training for the stars: Rosemary Coogan on becoming an astronaut
Inside the training, science and imagination that inspire ESA’s new generation of astronauts
Sep 23, 2025
30 min
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