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Technical interviews with the greatest scientists in the world.

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How do you turn a flat piece of nanostructured material into a secure biometric sensor?

In this episode, we speak with Rob Devlin, co-founder and CEO of Metalenz, about how metasurfaces are transforming optics and enabling a new generation of biosec... more

Are data centers in space physically possible, or just another overhyped idea?

In this episode, we speak with Philip Johnston, CEO of Starcloud, about the technical and economic case for putting AI infrastructure in orbit. The idea has gone viral in... more

How do you actually make quantum algorithms work on real hardware?

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In this episode, we speak with Craig Gidney of Google Quantum AI, whose work focuses on the practical reali... more

How do neurons convert electrical signals into chemical messages in under a millisecond?

In this episode, we speak with Thomas Südhof, Stanford neuroscientist and Nobel laureate whose discoveries revealed the molecular machinery that allows neurons ... more

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Rob Devlin
Co-founder and CEO of Metalenz
Metalenz
Episode: The Physics of Un-Hackable Face Recognition | Rob Devlin on Metalenz
Philip Johnston
CEO of Starcloud
Starcloud
Episode: The Real Economics of Data Centers in Space | Starcloud CEO Philip Johnston
Thomas Südhof
Nobel laureate whose work uncovered the molecular machinery of neurotransmitter release
Stanford University (as discussed in interview)
Episode: How Neurons Translate Electricity into Chemistry | Tom Südhof
Federico Capasso
Harvard physicist, pioneer of meta-surfaces and meta-lenses
Harvard University
Episode: Snell's Law, Metasurfaces, and Metalenses | Federico Capasso
Subir Sachdev
One of the world's leading theorists of quantum matter, focusing on high-temperature superconductors and their links to black holes.
Harvard University
Episode: Quantum Matter, Super-conductors, and Black Holes | Subir Sachdev on the SYK Model
Daniel Buziello
Physicist focusing on the phase behavior of food.
Researcher affiliated with Italian universities.
Episode: We Interviewed the Winners of the Ig Nobel Prize | Ig Nobel 2025
Julie Mannella
Researcher on baby flavor responses to maternal diet.
Montel Chemical Census Center, University of Chicago.
Episode: We Interviewed the Winners of the Ig Nobel Prize | Ig Nobel 2025
Gary Beacham
Co-researcher in sensory studies related to infant nutrition.
Montel Chemical Census Center, University of Chicago.
Episode: We Interviewed the Winners of the Ig Nobel Prize | Ig Nobel 2025
Marsin Zayankovsky
Professor of psychology researching narcissism and intelligence feedback effects.
University of Warsaw.
Episode: We Interviewed the Winners of the Ig Nobel Prize | Ig Nobel 2025

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Mike
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Misha
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Xinghui
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • I would pay tuition for this podcast

    Thanks for such incredible conversations. Please keep it going.

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    NSolin
    United Statesa month ago
  • Secrets of the universe/Deepest physics podcast

    Like if 3 blue 1 brown was doing three hour interviews with noble prize winners

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    midnightflutter
    United Statesa year ago
  • My favorite podcast!

    What an incredible, rich, amazing series. Bravo to the team ❤️

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    Anna 🦋 👩🏻‍🔬
    United Statesa year ago

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The Physics of Un-Hackable Face Recognition | Rob Devlin on Metalenz
Q: How has the transition from prototyping to mass production shaped your approach to product design?
It required embracing design for manufacturing, anticipating yield and reliability across millions of units, and partnering with the right foundry to scale the process from lab wafers to consumer devices.
Snell's Law, Metasurfaces, and Metalenses | Federico Capasso
Q: What does you recommend to younger generations of scientists?
He emphasizes the importance of single-mindedness, passion, and maintaining a work-life balance.
Snell's Law, Metasurfaces, and Metalenses | Federico Capasso
Q: How did you fall in love with physics?
Federico shares that his father gave him a book titled 'Our Friendly Atom', which inspired him to become a physicist at an early age.
Graphene, Nanotubes, and Quantum Hall Physics | Philip Kim
Q: What are some interesting observations or developments regarding anions?
Anions exhibit unique behaviors that can be exploited in quantum computing, especially in the context of Majorana fermions.
Graphene, Nanotubes, and Quantum Hall Physics | Philip Kim
Q: What compelled Charlie Lieber back then to move between these fields?
He had a very good intuition about what could be a good system to explore, and his research style involved navigating through various subjects.

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A rigorous science interview series featuring leading researchers and innovators across physics, neuroscience, materials science, and technology. Episodes typically center on deep dives into foundational science, cutting-edge engineering, and the real-world applications of complex research, from metasurfaces and quantum computing to neurobiology and space-based computing. Guests range from Nobel laureates and university professors to startup founders, with conversations that blend technical detail, practical implications, and big-picture context. The show often highlights the journey from laboratory discovery to real-world impact, collaboration across disciplines, and occasionally playful explorations of unusual or Ig Nobel-worthy topics. L... more

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