October 22, 202625 min
Theorists use cloud-based Bose–Einstein condensate to study tunnelling
Quantum experiment is controlled from thousands of kilometres away
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100
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Oct 2026
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EN-GB
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Physics World Weekly offers a unique insight into the latest news, breakthroughs and innovations from the global scientific community. Our award-winning journalists reveal what has captured their imaginations about the stories in the news this week, which might span anything from quantum physics and astronomy through to materials science, environmental research and policy, and biomedical science and technology. 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 our monthly podcast Physics World Stories, which takes a more in-depth look at a specific theme.
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October 15, 202630 min
Ignacio Cirac: Newton Medal winner looks to the future of quantum technology
Quantum pioneer calls for more investment in Europe’s quantum industries
October 8, 202648 min
Francis Halzen and IceCube: why neutrinos keep attracting Nobel prizes
Neutrino expert Kirsty Duffy is our podcast guest
October 1, 202649 min
Nobel predictions, national firsts and the remarkable story of CV Raman
We chat about the Nobel Prize in Physics in this podcast
September 24, 202631 min
Pathways to commercial and academic success in medical physics
Nick Zacharopoulos, CEO of Aktina Medical, is our podcast guest
September 17, 202622 min
Creating better batteries for electricity grids
The applied scientist Lin Ma is our podcast guest
September 10, 202622 min
Porous material offers the benefits of graphene in 3D
Marco Caffio, the co-founder of iGii, is our podcast guest
September 3, 202657 min
Finding careers in STEM and the weirdness of AI
Career consultant Alaina G Levine and AI researcher Janelle Shane are our podcast guests
August 27, 202641 min
Gamma Knife radiosurgery brings precision treatment to benign brain conditions
This podcast features Katharine Hunt of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
August 20, 202635 min
The Quantum Kid: childhood curiosity makes physics more accessible
Our podcast guest makes science videos for young people
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