100 episodes

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 might span anything from quantum physics and astronomy through to materials science, environmental research and policy, and biomedical science and technology. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World website. If you enjoy what you hear, then also check out our monthly podcast Physics World Stories, which takes a more in-depth look at a specific theme.

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    • 4.1 • 56 Ratings

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 might span anything from quantum physics and astronomy through to materials science, environmental research and policy, and biomedical science and technology. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World website. If you enjoy what you hear, then also check out our monthly podcast Physics World Stories, which takes a more in-depth look at a specific theme.

    Purpose-Led Publishing:  Antonia Seymour outlines the role of not-for-profit publishers

    Purpose-Led Publishing:  Antonia Seymour outlines the role of not-for-profit publishers

    We also explore what makes a good science podcast with a student of science communication

    • 29 min
    Statistical physics provides powerful insights into the living world

    Statistical physics provides powerful insights into the living world

    The theoretical physicist Tannie Liverpool talks about the mathematics of wound healing, and much more

    • 26 min
    Science centres inspire scientific literacy and diversity in STEM

    Science centres inspire scientific literacy and diversity in STEM

    Our guest is Frederic Bertley, who heads COSI (Center of Science and Industry) in Columbus, Ohio

    • 29 min
    Superfluid helium: the quantum curiosity behind huge experiments like the LHC

    Superfluid helium: the quantum curiosity behind huge experiments like the LHC

    Accelerator engineer John Weisend is our podcast guest

    • 35 min
    Frugal approach to computer modelling can reduce carbon emissions

    Frugal approach to computer modelling can reduce carbon emissions

    Simulations should be designed to minimize energy consumption, say physicists

    • 27 min
    Keith Burnett: IOP president says it is our duty to make physics more inclusive

    Keith Burnett: IOP president says it is our duty to make physics more inclusive

    Podcast interview also explores challenges and opportunities facing modern universities

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
56 Ratings

56 Ratings

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Love the podcast. Great information. Rock solid topics of discussion

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Audio quality is everything to a podcast

While the information is good, one would think that a physics podcast would pay attention more to the audio quality to convey the message. There are many times that critical information is garbled.

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Audio

Audio very poor quality

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