September 30, 20261 hr 6 min
Drones, AI and the future of wildlife conservation
Robotics and machine learning are opening new possibilities for protecting wildlife around the world
Episodes
100
Latest episode
Aug 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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August 28, 202653 min
With e-MERLIN facing the axe, what next for Jodrell Bank and UK astronomy?
Exploring the fallout from STFC funding cuts that have left one of the UK’s most iconic scientific facilities facing an uncertain future
July 31, 202637 min
From pit stop to plant food: how Grand Prix crowd’s urine becomes fertilizer
Discover how a circular, science-backed solution is turning human waste into a sustainable resource – one loo at a time
June 26, 20261 hr 7 min
Beyond the data: art meets climate at the edge of the world
Arctic odysseys, video games and other creative ways to confront the climate emergency
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
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