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.
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Asteroid deflection: why we need to get it right the first time
Aerospace engineer Rahil Makadia on the danger of asteroid “keyholes”
Read article: Asteroid deflection: why we need to get it right the first time
Physics‑based simulations help diagnose and treat disease
Computer scientist Amanda Randles is our podcast guest
Read article: Physics‑based simulations help diagnose and treat disease
AI-based tool improves the quality of radiation therapy plans for cancer treatment
Medical physicist Todd McNutt is our podcast guest
Read article: AI-based tool improves the quality of radiation therapy plans for cancer treatment
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
Read article: Cosmic time capsules: the search for pristine comets
Laser fusion: Focused Energy charts a course to commercial viability
Plasma physicist Debbie Callahan is our podcast guest
Read article: Laser fusion: Focused Energy charts a course to commercial viability
Quantum metrology at NPL: we explore the challenges and opportunities
This podcast features Tim Prior and John Devaney of the National Physical Laboratory
Read article: Quantum metrology at NPL: we explore the challenges and opportunities
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