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7 Best Physics Podcasts of 2024

Updated: Dec 2024


Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

By Sean Carroll | Wondery  

Physics  Science  Society & Culture  

355 Episodes

Started: Jul 2018

Latest: Few days ago

Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, philosophy, culture and much more.

Best Episodes of Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas:

   

Holiday Message | Hits and Misses

It's the end of the year, and time for our annual holiday break here at Mindscape. But as usual, we wrap up with a Holiday Message. This year, inspired by Joni Mitchell's "Hits" and "Misses" albums, I…

Science Friday

By Science Friday and WNYC Studios  

Natural Sciences  Science  Life Sciences  

150 Episodes

Started: May 2024

Latest: Few days ago

Brain fun for curious people.

Best Episodes of Science Friday:

   

Parker Solar Probe Will Make Closest-Ever Approach To Sun

On December 24, NASA’s [Parker Solar Probe] (https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/nasa-parker-solar-probe/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri) will make the closest-ever approach…

What The If?

By Philip Shane & Matt Stanley  

Science  

380 Episodes

Started: Sept 2017

Latest: Week ago

Learn how to think like EINSTEIN! Every week we learn science running imaginative thought experiments. Our brilliant guests are some of the world’s greatest science fiction writers, scientists & science communicators. Leap into a journey to answer the most fascinating question in the universe: What The IF?

Best Episodes of What The If?:

   

LEFTY LIFE Takes Over!

Ever wonder what would happen if life got flipped in a molecular mirror? In this episode, we explore the fascinating possibility of creating mirror-image life forms. Picture bacteria with every molecu…

Physics World Weekly Podcast

By Physics World  

Physics  Science  Technology  

100 Episodes

Started: Jan 2023

Latest: Few days ago

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.

Best Episodes of Physics World Weekly Podcast:

   

Mikhail Lukin and Dolev Bluvstein explain how they used trapped atoms to create 48 logical qubits

One half of the Physics World 2024 Breakthrough of the Year has been awarded to Mikhail Lukin, Dolev Bluvstein and colleagues at Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and QuEra…

The Titanium Physicists Podcast

By Brachiolope Media Network  

Physics  Science  Astronomy  

96 Episodes

Started: Nov 2011

Latest: Year ago

Dr. Ben Tippett and his team of physicists believe that anyone can understand physics. Black Holes! Lightning! Coronal Mass Ejections! Quantum Mechanics! Fortnightly, they explain a topic from advanced physics, using explanations, experiments and fun metaphors to a non-physicist guest. Visit the website to see a list of topics sorted by physics field.

Best Episodes of The Titanium Physicists Podcast:

   

Episode 86: Live at AAAS- Quantum Computers

Dr. Sarah and Dr. Danica Marsden are here with me in Seattle, Washington for our live show at the AAAS! We talk about how quantum computers do their quantum computer thing.  Our guests are Old friends…

Quirks and Quarks

By CBC Radio  

Earth Sciences  Science  

19 Episodes

Started: Jun 2024

Latest: Few days ago

CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks covers the quirks of the expanding universe to the quarks within a single atom... and everything in between.

Best Episodes of Quirks and Quarks:

   

Our holiday science book show

How ancient artifacts emerge from melting ice As Earth’s glaciers and ice sheets melt due to global warming, they are revealing rare archaeological treasures released from a frozen time capsule. These…

Astronomy Cast

By Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay  

Astronomy  Science  Natural Sciences  

624 Episodes

Started: Dec 2006

Latest: Few days ago

Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us. Astronomy Cast is supported thru patreon.com/AstronomyCast.

Best Episodes of Astronomy Cast:

   

Ep. 738: Looking Ahead to 2025

Astronomy Cast Ep. 738: Looking Ahead to 2025 By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Dec 16, 2024. What can we hope (or dread) to see in 2025? Last week we talked about the 2024 strangeness.…

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