Physics World Weekly Podcast

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

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Exploring careers in healthcare for physicists and engineers

Posted June 12, 2025 • 00:25:32

In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast we explore the career opportunities open to physicists and engineers looking to work within...

Richard Bond and George Efstathiou: meet the astrophysicists who are shaping our understanding of the early universe

Posted June 5, 2025 • 00:55:03

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features George Efstathiou and...

Teaching quantum physics to everyone: pictures offer a new way of understanding

Posted May 29, 2025 • 00:35:27

Quantum science is enjoying a renaissance as nascent quantum computers emerge from the lab and quantum sensors are being used for practical applications.

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A Martian aurora, how the universe fades away, Heisenberg on holiday, physics of fake coins

Posted May 22, 2025 • 00:42:23

In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast I look at what’s new in the world of physics with the help of my colleagues Margaret...

Quantum computing for artists, musicians and game designers

Posted May 15, 2025 • 00:32:44

Many creative industries rely on cutting-edge digital technologies, so it is not surprising that this sector could easily become an early adopter of...