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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Helgoland: leading physicists to gather on the tiny island where quantum mechanics was born

Posted January 24, 2025 • 00:57:45

In this episode of Physics World Stories, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Werner Heisenberg’s trip to the North Sea island of Helgoland,...

From physics to filmmaking: Mark Levinson on his new documentary, The Universe in a Grain of Sand

Posted December 13, 2024 • 01:00:05

In this episode of Physics World Stories, host Andrew Glester interviews Mark Levinson, a former theoretical particle physicist turned acclaimed...

Trailblazer: Astronaut Eileen Collins reflects on space, adventure, and the power of lifelong learning

Posted November 14, 2024 • 00:38:55

In this episode of Physics World Stories, astronaut Eileen Collins shares her extraordinary journey as the first woman to pilot and command...

Flocking together: the physics of sheep herding and pedestrian flows

Posted October 21, 2024 • 01:00:31

In this episode of Physics World Stories, host Andrew Glester shepherds you through the fascinating world of crowd dynamics. While...

Working in quantum tech: where are the opportunities for success?

Posted September 23, 2024 • 00:45:53

The quantum industry in booming. An estimated $42bn was invested...