Physics World Stories Podcast

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

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Painting the unseen: visualizing the quantum world

Posted June 24, 202501:04:22

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 this month’s Physics...

The Physics Chanteuse: when science hits a high note

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What do pulsars, nuclear politics and hypothetical love particles have in common? They’ve all inspired songs by Lynda Williams – physicist, performer...

Alternate quantum realities: what if Heisenberg stayed at home?

Posted April 30, 202500:52:31

In this episode of Physics World Stories, writer Kevlin Henney discusses his new...

AI and the future of physics

Posted March 24, 202501:03:21

Artificial intelligence is transforming physics at an unprecedented pace. In the latest episode of Physics World Stories, host Andrew...

Threads of fire: uncovering volcanic secrets with Pele’s hair and tears

Posted February 17, 202500:52:39

Volcanoes are awe-inspiring beasts. They spew molten rivers, towering ash plumes, and – in rarer cases – delicate glassy formations known as Pele’s...