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Physics World Stories Podcast

Physics World Stories Podcast

Hosted by Physics World

Episodes

100

Latest episode

May 2026

Language

EN-GB

About the show

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.

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60 recent
May 22, 20261 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

April 29, 202631 min

Oppenheimer unfiltered: rare recordings released to the public

Newly released audio interviews reveal a personal, reflective side of Robert Oppenheimer

March 31, 20261 hr 6 min

Exploring the astrophysics behind Project Hail Mary

Author Andy Weir and astrophysicist Becky Smethurst unpack the physics in the new Hollywood space epic

February 27, 202653 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

January 23, 202651 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

December 17, 202548 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

November 19, 202539 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?

October 27, 202545 min

Queer Quest: a quantum-inspired journey of self-discovery

Exploring how quantum ideas can inspire liberation, identity and community

September 23, 202530 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

August 19, 202551 min

Overlooked pioneers from quantum history

This episode of Physics World Stories explores a new book that restores women to the early history of quantum mechanics

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