Oppenheimer unfiltered: rare recordings released to the public
The latest episode of Physics World Stories dives into a remarkable archival release. A series of audio interviews with Robert Oppenheimer,...
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Exploring the astrophysics behind Project Hail Mary
What happens when hard science fiction collides with big-budget cinema? The latest episode of Physics World Stories delves into the ideas wi...
Chernobyl at 40: physics, politics and the nuclear debate today
On 26 April 2026, it will be 40 years since the explosion at Unit 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant – the worst nuclear accident the wo...
Cosmic time capsules: the search for pristine comets
In this episode of Physics World Stories , host Andrew Glester explores the fascinating hunt for pristine comets – icy bodies that preserve...
Forging a more inclusive new generation of physicists
The latest episode of Physics World Stories takes you inside CUWiP+ , the Conference for Undergraduate Women and Non-Binary Physicists, and...
Quantum 2.0: Paul Davies on the next revolution in physics
In this episode of Physics World Stories , theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author Paul Davies discusses his latest book, Quantum 2.0:...
Queer Quest: a quantum-inspired journey of self-discovery
This episode of Physics World Stories features an interview with Jessica Esquivel and Emily Esquivel – the creative duo behind Queer Quest ....
Training for the stars: Rosemary Coogan on becoming an astronaut
In this episode of the Physics World Stories podcast, Rosemary Coogan offers a glimpse into life as one of the European Space Agency’s...
Overlooked pioneers from quantum history
In the folklore of physics, the origins of quantum mechanics are often told as the story of a handful of brilliant young men, trading ideas...
Entangled expressions: where quantum science and art come together
What happens when you put a visual artist in the middle of a quantum physics lab? This month’s Physics World Stories podcast explores that v...
Painting the unseen: visualizing the quantum world
What does quantum physics have to do with vibrant oil paintings and the ghostly grin of a disappearing cat? Quite a lot, as it turns out. In...
The Physics Chanteuse: when science hits a high note
What do pulsars, nuclear politics and hypothetical love particles have in common? They’ve all inspired songs by Lynda Williams – physicist,...
Alternate quantum realities: what if Heisenberg stayed at home?
In this episode of Physics World Stories , writer Kevlin Henney discusses his new flash fiction, Heisenberg (not) in Helgoland – written exc...
AI and the future of physics
Artificial intelligence is transforming physics at an unprecedented pace. In the latest episode of Physics World Stories , host Andrew Glest...
Threads of fire: uncovering volcanic secrets with Pele’s hair and tears
Volcanoes are awe-inspiring beasts. They spew molten rivers, towering ash plumes, and – in rarer cases – delicate glassy formations known as...
Helgoland: leading physicists to gather on the tiny island where quantum mechanics was born
In this episode of Physics World Stories , we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Werner Heisenberg’s trip to the North Sea island of Helgola...
From physics to filmmaking: Mark Levinson on his new documentary, The Universe in a Grain of Sand
In this episode of Physics World Stories , host Andrew Glester interviews Mark Levinson, a former theoretical particle physicist turned accl...
Trailblazer: Astronaut Eileen Collins reflects on space, adventure, and the power of lifelong learning
In this episode of Physics World Stories , astronaut Eileen Collins shares her extraordinary journey as the first woman to pilot and command...
Flocking together: the physics of sheep herding and pedestrian flows
In this episode of Physics World Stories , host Andrew Glester shepherds you through the fascinating world of crowd dynamics. While gazing a...
Working in quantum tech: where are the opportunities for success?
The quantum industry in booming. An estimated $42bn was invested in the sector in 2023 and is projected to rise to $106 billion by 2040. In...