Physics World Weekly Podcast

by 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.

Episodes

Artificial intelligence: developing useful tools that scientists can trust

26m · Published 09 May 13:07

Computer scientist Rick Stevens is our podcast guest

Social media: making it work for physics-related businesses

41m · Published 02 May 13:55

Our podcasts guests are Alex Peroff and Neil Spinner of Pine Research

Environmental sustainability: exploring the challenges for the medical physics community

31m · Published 25 Apr 13:35

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

29m · Published 18 Apr 15:06

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

Statistical physics provides powerful insights into the living world

26m · Published 11 Apr 14:59

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

Science centres inspire scientific literacy and diversity in STEM

29m · Published 04 Apr 13:58

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

35m · Published 28 Mar 14:44

Accelerator engineer John Weisend is our podcast guest

Frugal approach to computer modelling can reduce carbon emissions

27m · Published 21 Mar 15:50

Simulations should be designed to minimize energy consumption, say physicists

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

34m · Published 15 Mar 12:50

Podcast interview also explores challenges and opportunities facing modern universities

Tackling climate change while improving human wellbeing

17m · Published 07 Mar 15:46

Urban climatologist Radhika Khosla is our podcast guest

Physics World Weekly Podcast has 162 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 99:14:49. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on February 22nd 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 11th, 2024 23:45.