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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Cosmic chemistry: Ewine van Dishoeck shares her zeal for astrochemistry

Posted August 21, 2025 • 00:36:07

This episode features a wide-ranging interview with the astrochemist Ewine van Dishoeck,...

Building a quantum powerhouse in the US Midwest

Posted August 14, 2025 • 00:47:53

In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast I am in conversation two physicists who are leading lights in the quantum science and technology...

Building a career from a passion for science communication

Posted August 7, 2025 • 00:38:13

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features an interview with

Third age careers for physicists: writing and the arts beckon

Posted July 31, 2025 • 00:45:40

Many of us will have careers with three distinct eras: education, work, and retirement. While the first two tend to be regimented, the third age offers...

From rabbits and foxes to the human gut microbiome, physics is helping us understand the natural world

Posted July 24, 2025 • 00:40:28

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast is a conversation with two physicists, Ada...