Physics World Weekly Podcast
Episodes
A passion for building instrumentation, and a hint of dark matter in dwarf galaxies
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Instrumentation scientist Lily Ellis-Gibbings and astrophysicist Alex McDaniel are our guests
Celebrating attosecond science, physics tournament focuses on fun
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We chat about ultrashort pulses and ultrasharp students in this podcast
Artificial intelligence: developing useful tools that scientists can trust
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Computer scientist Rick Stevens is our podcast guest
Social media: making it work for physics-related businesses
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our podcast guests are Alex Peroff and Neil Spinner of Pine Research
Environmental sustainability: exploring the challenges for the medical physics community
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kari Tanderup and Rob Chuter explain how the profession is reducing its carbon footprint
Purpose-Led Publishing: Antonia Seymour outlines the role of not-for-profit publishers
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We also explore what makes a good science podcast with a student of science communication
Statistical physics provides powerful insights into the living world
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The theoretical physicist Tannie Liverpool talks about the mathematics of wound healing, and much more
Science centres inspire scientific literacy and diversity in STEM
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest is Frederic Bertley, who heads COSI (Center of Science and Industry) in Columbus, Ohio
Superfluid helium: the quantum curiosity behind huge experiments like the LHC
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Accelerator engineer John Weisend is our podcast guest
Frugal approach to computer modelling can reduce carbon emissions
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simulations should be designed to minimize energy consumption, say physicists
Keith Burnett: IOP president says it is our duty to make physics more inclusive
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast interview also explores challenges and opportunities facing modern universities
Tackling climate change while improving human wellbeing
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Urban climatologist Radhika Khosla is our podcast guest
Radiology societies call for critical evaluation of AI, building the UK’s quantum workforce
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we look at issues surrounding two emerging technologies
Looking to the future of US particle physics: P5 member Abigail Vieregg is our guest
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Future colliders, neutrinos and dark matter are key targets
Bionic jellyfish and more efficient windfarms: a conversation with John Dabiri
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Caltech aeronautics engineer is our podcast guest
Graphene-based materials show great promise for hydrogen transport and storage
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Materials expert Krzysztof Koziol also talks about hydrogen-powered aircraft
MRI keeps proton beam therapy on target, new technique tracks bacteria motion
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we chat about active matter and medical physics
Start-up is sending its quantum magnetometer into space
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SBQuantum’s David Roy-Guay is our podcast guest
The Magellanic Clouds: astronomers make the case for a name change
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Move could make astronomy more welcoming to people of all cultures
Award-winning technology allows a paralysed person to walk, new journal focuses on sustainability
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features a neuroscientist and a catalysis expert
Company uses quantum optics to generate sequences of truly random numbers
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our podcast guest is Ramy Shelbaya of Quantum Dice