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Physics World Weekly Podcast podcast

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  Physics World  

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.

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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#100

Ultrasound system solves the “unsticking problem” in biomedical research

“Surround sound for biological cells,” is how [Luke Cox] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke... more

05 Mar 2026

31 MINS

31:04

05 Mar 2026

#99

LHCb upgrade: CERN collaboration responds to UK funding cut

Later this year, CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and its huge experiments will shutdown... more

26 Feb 2026

33 MINS

33:59

26 Feb 2026

#98

Quantum Systems Accelerator focuses on technologies for computing

Developing practical technologies for quantum information systems requires the cooperation... more

19 Feb 2026

34 MINS

34:45

19 Feb 2026

#97

Asteroid deflection: why we need to get it right the first time

Science fiction became science fact in 2022 when NASA’s DART mission took the [first steps... more

12 Feb 2026

22 MINS

22:14

12 Feb 2026

#96

Physics‑based simulations help diagnose and treat disease

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features [Amanda Randles] (https://randle... more

05 Feb 2026

27 MINS

27:43

05 Feb 2026

#95

AI-based tool improves the quality of radiation therapy plans for cancer treatment

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features [Todd McNutt] (https://profiles.... more

29 Jan 2026

38 MINS

38:33

29 Jan 2026

#94

Laser fusion: Focused Energy charts a course to commercial viability

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features a conversation with the plasma p... more

22 Jan 2026

32 MINS

32:35

22 Jan 2026

#93

Quantum metrology at NPL: we explore the challenges and opportunities

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features a conversation with Tim Prior an... more

14 Jan 2026

25 MINS

25:46

14 Jan 2026

#92

Quantum information theory sheds light on quantum gravity

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features [Alex May] (https://perimeterins... more

08 Jan 2026

25 MINS

25:07

08 Jan 2026

#91

Oscar-winning computer scientist on the physics of computer animation

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features [Pat Hanrahan] (https://en.wikip... more

23 Dec 2025

23 MINS

23:11

23 Dec 2025

#90

How to make 2D metals: Guangyu Zhang on his team’s award-winning research

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features Guangyu Zhang. Along with his co... more

18 Dec 2025

35 MINS

35:04

18 Dec 2025

#89

Exploring this year’s best physics research in our Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2025

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features a lively discussion about our To... more

11 Dec 2025

31 MINS

31:32

11 Dec 2025

#88

Building a quantum future using topological phases of matter and error correction

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features [Tim Hsieh] (https://perimeterin... more

04 Dec 2025

25 MINS

25:05

04 Dec 2025

#87

Quantum gravity: we explore spin foams and other potential solutions to this enduring challenge

Earlier this autumn I had the pleasure of visiting the [Perimeter Institute for Theoretica... more

27 Nov 2025

29 MINS

29:01

27 Nov 2025

#86

Talking physics with an alien civilization: what could we learn?

It is book week here at Physics World and over the course of three days we are presenting ... more

20 Nov 2025

46 MINS

46:31

20 Nov 2025

#85

Better coffee, easier parking and more: the fascinating physics of daily life

It is book week here at Physics World and over the course of three days we are presenting ... more

18 Nov 2025

57 MINS

57:08

18 Nov 2025

#84

Designing better semiconductor chips: NP hard problems and forever chemicals

Like any major endeavour, designing and fabricating semiconductor chips requires compromis... more

13 Nov 2025

40 MINS

40:25

13 Nov 2025

#83

Unlocking the potential of 2D materials: graphene and much more

This episode explores the scientific and technological significance of 2D materials such a... more

06 Nov 2025

38 MINS

38:07

06 Nov 2025

#82

Quantum steampunk: we explore the art and science

Earlier this year I met the Massachusetts-based steampunk artist [Bruce Rosenbaum] (https:... more

30 Oct 2025

40 MINS

40:00

30 Oct 2025

#81

Quantum computing and AI join forces for particle physics

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast explores how quantum computing and artifi... more

23 Oct 2025

25 MINS

25:10

23 Oct 2025