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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.

Podcast episodes

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Drones, AI and the future of wildlife conservation

2026/09/30

Robotics and machine learning are opening new possibilities for protecting wildlife around the world

With e-MERLIN facing the axe, what next for Jodrell Bank and UK astronomy?

2026/08/28

Exploring the fallout from STFC funding cuts that have left one of the UK’s most iconic scientific facilities facing an uncertain future

From pit stop to plant food: how Grand Prix crowd's urine becomes fertilizer

2026/07/31

Discover how a circular, science-backed solution is turning human waste into a sustainable resource – one loo at a time

Beyond the data: art meets climate at the edge of the world

2026/06/26

Arctic odysseys, video games and other creative ways to confront the climate emergency

Back to the Moon: inside the Artemis II mission

2026/05/22

Exploring the first crewed Artemis mission, the future of lunar exploration and how spaceflight could help inspire greener technologies on Earth

Oppenheimer unfiltered: rare recordings released to the public

2026/04/29

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

Exploring the astrophysics behind Project Hail Mary

2026/03/31

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

Chernobyl at 40: physics, politics and the nuclear debate today

2026/02/27

Jim Smith reflects on the 1986 disaster and how it still shapes public perception of nuclear power

Cosmic time capsules: the search for pristine comets

2026/01/23

Ancient icy wanderers like comet 3I/ATLAS, spotted in July 2025, can reveal secrets of our cosmic origins

Forging a more inclusive new generation of physicists

2025/12/17

Learn about CUWiP+, a special event to build connection and confidence among women and non-binary students

Quantum 2.0: Paul Davies on the next revolution in physics

2025/11/19

Peering into a near future where quantum science blends with AI. What are the implications for science, society and the arts?

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

2025/10/27

Exploring how quantum ideas can inspire liberation, identity and community

Training for the stars: Rosemary Coogan on becoming an astronaut

2025/09/23

Inside the training, science and imagination that inspire ESA’s new generation of astronauts

Overlooked pioneers from quantum history

2025/08/19

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

Entangled expressions: where quantum science and art come together

2025/07/23

A journey into the artist-in-residence programme at the Yale Quantum Institute

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4 out of 5

75 reviews

★☆☆☆☆

cjvail 2024/10/22

Bad audio

If we struggle to hear your guests you are not worthy of more than one star

★★★★★

MKULTRA83 2021/12/23

Great

Everything being relative, this is a great podcast

★★★★★

MIflyer 2021/04/24

Excellent

Great podcast, IMO.

★★★★★

Clash of kings version 2.0 2019/07/11

Relaxing. I love it

I really enjoy listening while I am at work, everything from the topic of the conversations to the background noises just relaxes me and instead of fe...

★★★★★

BandwagonR 2019/04/25

Dr. Jessica Barker

She’s also interviewed about security in the episode of the internet of things

★★★☆☆

KevinICdesigner 2017/06/20

Cut the politics and policy opinions

I enjoy these feeds. Please keep it coming! Revised June 2017: I'm sick of the political sludge injected lataly. Go back to science and omit the poli...

★★★★☆

Mormon Person 2017/06/10

Good, but the host needs to stop wispering.

Please speak up. I can only hear your guests.

★★★★★

a non y-mous 2012/04/24

MORE!!!

These are great. I read physics world all the time, and this is a great addition. I just wish there were more than 3...

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