We have two regular podcast series. Physics World Weekly looks at the latest events and headlines in physics, as well as featuring short interviews with scientists and our team of journalists. Physics World Stories takes a more in-depth look at a topic that we feel warrants further coverage.
Latest Physics World podcasts
How IOP Publishing cut its carbon footprint by 36% since 2020
The company’s sustainability lead Liz Martin is our podcast guest
From the classroom to the committee room: Dave Robertson MP on politics and physics
British politician talks about the importance of physicists and physics education
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LHCb upgrade: CERN collaboration responds to UK funding cut
LHCb spokesperson-elect Tim Gershon is our podcast guest
Read article: LHCb upgrade: CERN collaboration responds to UK funding cut
Quantum Systems Accelerator focuses on technologies for computing
Bert de Jong of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab is our podcast guest
Read article: Quantum Systems Accelerator focuses on technologies for computing
Asteroid deflection: why we need to get it right the first time
Aerospace engineer Rahil Makadia on the danger of asteroid “keyholes”
Read article: Asteroid deflection: why we need to get it right the first time
Physics‑based simulations help diagnose and treat disease
Computer scientist Amanda Randles is our podcast guest
Read article: Physics‑based simulations help diagnose and treat disease
AI-based tool improves the quality of radiation therapy plans for cancer treatment
Medical physicist Todd McNutt is our podcast guest
Read article: AI-based tool improves the quality of radiation therapy plans for cancer treatment
Cosmic time capsules: the search for pristine comets
Ancient icy wanderers like comet 3I/ATLAS, spotted in July 2025, can reveal secrets of our cosmic origins
Read article: Cosmic time capsules: the search for pristine comets
Laser fusion: Focused Energy charts a course to commercial viability
Plasma physicist Debbie Callahan is our podcast guest
Read article: Laser fusion: Focused Energy charts a course to commercial viability
Quantum metrology at NPL: we explore the challenges and opportunities
This podcast features Tim Prior and John Devaney of the National Physical Laboratory
Read article: Quantum metrology at NPL: we explore the challenges and opportunities
Quantum information theory sheds light on quantum gravity
Our podcast guest is Alex May of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Read article: Quantum information theory sheds light on quantum gravity
Oscar-winning computer scientist on the physics of computer animation
CGI pioneer Pat Hanrahan is our podcast guest
Read article: Oscar-winning computer scientist on the physics of computer animation
How to make 2D metals: Guangyu Zhang on his team’s award-winning research
This podcast features a winner of the Physics World 2025 Breakthrough of the Year
Read article: How to make 2D metals: Guangyu Zhang on his team’s award-winning research
Forging a more inclusive new generation of physicists
Learn about CUWiP+, a special event to build connection and confidence among women and non-binary students
Read article: Forging a more inclusive new generation of physicists
Exploring this year’s best physics research in our Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2025
Lively chat about exoplanet weather, proton arc therapy, 2D metals and more
Read article: Exploring this year’s best physics research in our Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2025
Building a quantum future using topological phases of matter and error correction
Tim Hsieh of the Perimeter Institute is our podcast guest
Read article: Building a quantum future using topological phases of matter and error correction
Quantum gravity: we explore spin foams and other potential solutions to this enduring challenge
Bianca Dittrich of the Perimeter Institute is our podcast guest
Read article: Quantum gravity: we explore spin foams and other potential solutions to this enduring challenge
Talking physics with an alien civilization: what could we learn?
Do Aliens Speak Physics? author Daniel Whiteson is our podcast guest
Read article: Talking physics with an alien civilization: what could we learn?
Quantum 2.0: Paul Davies on the next revolution in physics
Peering into a near future where quantum science blends with AI. What are the implications for science, society and the arts?
Read article: Quantum 2.0: Paul Davies on the next revolution in physics
Better coffee, easier parking and more: the fascinating physics of daily life
The author of Physics Around the Clock is our podcast guest
Read article: Better coffee, easier parking and more: the fascinating physics of daily life
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