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 Stories
Helgoland and the captivating origins of quantum theory
Carlo Rovelli discusses his new book and the role of philosophical thought in physics
The bots are not as fair-minded as they seem
Physics World Stories investigates ethical issues at the heart of artificial intelligence
Read article: Muon mania: are we finally on the brink of new physics?
Muon mania: are we finally on the brink of new physics?
A detailed look at the two recent results from CERN and Fermilab
Read article: Arecibo Observatory: a scientific giant that fell to Earth
Arecibo Observatory: a scientific giant that fell to Earth
Exploring the legacy and the future of the Arecibo telescope in Puerto Rico
Read article: Searching for signs of past life on Mars with NASA’s Perseverance rover
Searching for signs of past life on Mars with NASA’s Perseverance rover
Exploring the scientific goals of one of the three missions to arrive at Mars this month
Read article: How capable are today’s quantum computers?
How capable are today’s quantum computers?
Exploring what the first quantum computers might achieve, plus a preview of Quantum 2020
Physics World Weekly
Read article: The physics of Olympic sports, searching for continuous gravitational waves
The physics of Olympic sports, searching for continuous gravitational waves
In this podcast we try out an Olympics-inspired quiz and talk to three astrophysicists who are searching for continuous gravitational waves
Read article: Talking about Hawking, Brazil’s new synchrotron light source
Talking about Hawking, Brazil’s new synchrotron light source
In this podcast we chat about a new biography of Stephen Hawking and catch up with the director of Latin America’s only synchrotron light source
Read article: Metallic foams for face masks, why the UK needs an X-ray free electron laser
Metallic foams for face masks, why the UK needs an X-ray free electron laser
An ion clock in space, a vanishing pacemaker and a LEGO microscope are also discussed
Read article: Physics tracks changes in English dialects, machine learning confused by COVID-19
Physics tracks changes in English dialects, machine learning confused by COVID-19
This podcast also looks back on an exciting week in astronomy
Read article: Physics of caramel wafers, neutron scattering focuses on self-assembled materials
Physics of caramel wafers, neutron scattering focuses on self-assembled materials
This podcast also looks at sustainable materials for sound insulation
Read article: Accelerating quantum start-ups, meet the CEO of D-Wave Systems
Accelerating quantum start-ups, meet the CEO of D-Wave Systems
This podcast focuses on the business of quantum science and technology
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Read article: Quantum science and technology careers beckon, sneak preview of Physics World’s Quantum Week
Quantum science and technology careers beckon, sneak preview of Physics World’s Quantum Week
In this podcast we talk to two PhD students about their passion for quantum physics
Read article: Meet the new Astronomer Royal for Scotland, using fun and humour to teach physics
Meet the new Astronomer Royal for Scotland, using fun and humour to teach physics
In this podcast we explore how physicists can share their love of science with others
Read article: Ultracold circuits for quantum computing, graphene boosts sustainability, secrets of supercooled water
Ultracold circuits for quantum computing, graphene boosts sustainability, secrets of supercooled water
This podcast looks at the physics of liquids, nanomaterials and qubit integration
Read article: Icequakes and rogue waves: geoscientists and musicians interpret the sounds of the sea
Icequakes and rogue waves: geoscientists and musicians interpret the sounds of the sea
This podcast looks at Arctic seismology and music inspired by the ocean
Read article: Observing the weather on brown dwarfs, powerful laser puts matter under extreme conditions
Observing the weather on brown dwarfs, powerful laser puts matter under extreme conditions
This podcast celebrates the UNESCO International Day of Light
Read article: Why quantum technologists and materials scientists need to talk, lockdown silence is a boon to seismologists
Why quantum technologists and materials scientists need to talk, lockdown silence is a boon to seismologists
In this podcast we chat about building better quantum devices and the seismology of human activity
Read article: Quantum birds inspire new metrology for biosciences, particle physicist searches for the very small
Quantum birds inspire new metrology for biosciences, particle physicist searches for the very small
In this podcast we talk about measuring tiny masses and magnetic fields
Read article: New technology for artisanal gold miners and the pros and cons of blockchain
New technology for artisanal gold miners and the pros and cons of blockchain
In this podcast we talk about reducing mercury use in gold production and the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining
Read article: Fermilab physicists may have glimpsed a new force, reducing greenhouse-gas emissions from belching cattle
Fermilab physicists may have glimpsed a new force, reducing greenhouse-gas emissions from belching cattle
In this podcast we also chat about energy-generating floors
Read article: Graphene gives neural interfaces a boost, the amazing physics of hearing and vision
Graphene gives neural interfaces a boost, the amazing physics of hearing and vision
This podcast features a neuromedicine specialist and the author of a book on the physics of sight and sound
Read article: Inspiring young children to careers in science, the physics and economics of heat pumps
Inspiring young children to careers in science, the physics and economics of heat pumps
This podcast features education specialist Carol Davenport and our industry columnist James McKenzie
Read article: Finding silicon’s Holy Grail at long last, how to recognize and prevent ‘publication misconduct’
Finding silicon’s Holy Grail at long last, how to recognize and prevent ‘publication misconduct’
We also talk about that new particle at CERN in this week’s podcast
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