Editors from Physics World magazine and its sister website physicsworld.com talk to leading scientists and science commentators about cutting-edge physics research, science education and the cultural and political issues shaping the international scientific community. http://physicsworld.com/cws/channel/multimedia/podcasts en-GB ℗ & © 2012 IOP Publishing Editors from Physics World magazine and its sister website physicsworld.com talk to leading scientists and science commentators about cutting-edge physics research, science education and the cultural and political issues shaping the international scientific community. IOP Publishing Joe McEntee joe.mcentee@iop.org no http://iopp.fileburst.com/article-objects/phw/2013/52799-PW-2013-03-21-podcast-quantum-computing.mp3 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT A short audio documentary where leading experts explain how quantum mechanics could be harnessed to revolutionize computing. Quantum computing is a hot topic in physics right now, as researchers worldwide race to create more complex and reliable quantum-logic devices. In this podcast, Hamish Johnston speaks to leading experts in the field and finds out how quantum mechanics could be harnessed to revolutionize computing. Matin Durrani 12:33 Keywords: Physics World, physics, science, quantum computing, quantum mechanics, quantum information, physicsworld.com, PhysicsWorld http://iopp.fileburst.com/article-objects/phw/2012/51853-PW-2012-12-18-podcast-book-of-the-year.mp3 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:00:00 GMT A podcast discussing Physics World's list of the year's best popular-physics titles. Books about biophysics, the BP oil spill and some funky quantum hippies all made it onto Physics World's shortlist for the 2012 Book of the Year. But which of the 10 outstanding candidates has snagged the top honours? Matin Durrani 13:41 Keywords: Physics World, physics, science, books, fiction, popular science, physicsworld.com, PhysicsWorld http://iopp.fileburst.com/article-objects/phw/2012/51736-PW-2012-12-05-podcast-india.mp3 Wed, 5 Dec 2012 11:00:00 GMT A short audio documentary about the students in India who have rejected the allure of engineering to follow their hearts into fundamental science. For school-leavers in India with a flair for maths and science there is usually only one sensible choice: get an engineering degree, which will almost guarantee a well-paid job in industry. In sharp contrast, natural-science degrees such as physics have become viewed as something you might only do if you failed to get onto an engineering course. We meet some of these student "rebels" who have rejected the glamour of engineering to instead pursue their passion for the physical sciences. Matin Durrani 16:00 Keywords: Physics World, physics, science, education, India, teaching, physicsworld.com, PhysicsWorld http://iopp.fileburst.com/article-objects/phw/2012/51138-PW-2012-10-15-podcast-cranks.mp3 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:00:00 GMT A podcast exploring the boundary between true science and crazy science. In a world where mainstream physics includes ideas such as “multiple worlds” and “dark particles", can we always distinguish between science that is crazy enough to be true and science that is just plain crazy? In this podcast we talk to two authors who have examined this very question. Matin Durrani 19:55 Keywords: Physics World, physics, science, books, fiction, popular science, physicsworld.com, PhysicsWorld http://iopp.fileburst.com/article-objects/phw/2012/50653-PW-2012-08-30-podcast-fiction.mp3 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:00:00 GMT A podcast reviewing four recent fiction books that put physics and physicists at the centre of the action. A podcast reviewing four recent fiction books that put physics and physicists at the centre of the action. Matin Durrani 12:27 Keywords: Physics World, physics, science, books, fiction, popular science, physicsworld.com, PhysicsWorld http://iopp.fileburst.com/article-objects/phw/2012/50333-PW-2012-07-25-podcast-fermilab.mp3 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:00:00 GMT A podcast about science careers, the end of the Tevatron, and why particle physicists are like surfer dudes. A podcast about science careers, the end of the Tevatron, and why particle physicists are like surfer dudes. Matin Durrani 12:04 Keywords: Physics World, physics, science, research, popular science, research, physicsworld.com, PhysicsWorld, science http://iopp.fileburst.com/article-objects/phw/2012/49237-PW-2012-04-11-books-podcast.mp3 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:00:00 GMT Physics World’s podcast team discusses the enduring appeal of quantum mechanics in popular-science writing. Physics World’s podcast team discusses the enduring appeal of quantum mechanics in popular-science writing. Matin Durrani 16:19 Keywords: Physics World, physics, science, research, popular science, research, physicsworld.com, PhysicsWorld, science http://iopp.fileburst.com/article-objects/phw/2011/48100-PW-2011-12-14-books-podcast.mp3 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT Physics World editors pick the best popular-physics books of the year and interview the winning author. Physics World editors pick the best popular-physics books of the year and interview the winning author. Matin Durrani 21:10 Keywords: Physics World, physics, science, research, popular science, research, physicsworld.com, PhysicsWorld, science http://iopp.fileburst.com/article-objects/phw/2011/47467-PW-2011-10-14-books-podcast.mp3 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT Women in Science books special. Physics World editors review the latest popular-science books, including an exclusive interview with Julie Des Jardins, author of The Madame Curie Complex. Women in Science books special. Physics World editors review the latest popular-science books, including an exclusive interview with Julie Des Jardins, author of The Madame Curie Complex. Matin Durrani 16:37 Keywords: Physics World, physics, science, research, popular science, research, physicsworld.com, PhysicsWorld, science