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Physics World Weekly Podcast

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Climate Change
Medical Physics
Quantum Technology
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Quantum Mechanics
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Quantum Sensors
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Quantum Physics
Quantum Technologies
Nuclear Fusion
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Graphene
Dark Matter
CERN
Healthcare
Quantum Error Correction

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 a... more

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Aerodynamics expert David Wheater is our podcast guest

Soft-matter expert Scott Waitukaitis is our podcast guest

Our podcast guest is James Giltz of One Physics

Pair are honoured for their work on supernovae and nucleosynthesis

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Recent Guests

Scott Waitukaitis
Physicist studying soft, electrified materials
Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
Episode: Static electricity: mysteries lurk within this everyday phenomenon
James Giltz
Director of Commissioning Services at One Physics
One Physics
Episode: Independent linac commissioning matters for radiotherapy
Ken'ichi Nomoto
Emeritus professor at Kavli IPMU, University of Tokyo
Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe
Episode: Ken’ichi Nomoto and Stanford Woosley share the 2026 Shaw Prize in Astronomy
Stanford Woosley
Professor of astronomy and astrophysics, University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
Episode: Ken’ichi Nomoto and Stanford Woosley share the 2026 Shaw Prize in Astronomy
Amina Helmi
Astronomer, Laureate of the 2026 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics
Kaptein Astronomical Institute, Netherlands
Episode: ‘Galactic archaeologists’ share the 2026 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics
Per Barth Lilje
Chair of the 2026 Kavli Prize Committee in Astrophysics
Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics, University of Oslo
Episode: ‘Galactic archaeologists’ share the 2026 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics
Charlotte Deane
Executive Chair of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
EPSRC
Episode: Inside EPSRC: Charlotte Deane on funding the future of UK physics
Stephen Whitelam
Theoretical physicist
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Episode: Thermodynamic computing: noise as a resource, not an enemy
Jacob John
AEA scientist working on materials for fusion reactors
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Episode: Near-oxymoronic requirements: the materials challenges of fusion energy

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Hamish Johnston
Host of Physics World Weekly Podcast (primary host); frequent moderator and interviewer across episodes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 291 ratings
  • Audio quality is everything to a podcast

    While the information is good, one would think that a physics podcast would pay attention more to the audio quality to convey the message. There are many times that critical information is garbled.

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  • In-depth Physics Pocast

    I like the highly technical discussion provided by this podcast.

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    Australia4 years ago
  • Audio quality is everything to a podcast

    While the information is good, one would think that a physics podcast would pay attention more to the audio quality to convey the message.

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    United States4 years ago

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Episodes that mix deep theory with practical examples are highly valued.
Listeners appreciate the depth and breadth of technical topics and real-world applications.

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Static electricity: mysteries lurk within this everyday phenomenon
Q: First off, big question, what is static electricity and why is it important to study it?
Static electricity is the charge left on objects after contact and exchange of charge; it matters because it happens whenever objects touch and influences many natural and engineered systems.
‘Galactic archaeologists’ share the 2026 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics
Q: What might the future hold for Milky Way research and galaxy formation studies?
Future Gaia data releases and surveys will push our knowledge back further in time and help test the nature of dark matter through more precise stellar streams and halo substructure.
‘Galactic archaeologists’ share the 2026 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics
Q: How does this work inform our understanding of dark matter and alternative gravity theories?
The observations are broadly consistent with Lambda-CDM but the stellar streams' dynamics also help constrain the properties of dark matter halos, while lending limited support against some alternative gravity models like MOND.
‘Galactic archaeologists’ share the 2026 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics
Q: What is the Gaia Enceladus Sausage and why is it significant?
It is a major past merger identified in velocity and chemical space, named for its sausage-shaped distribution in velocity space, providing crucial evidence of a large ancient accretion event that shaped our galaxy.
‘Galactic archaeologists’ share the 2026 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics
Q: What is a stellar stream, and why do they matter for theories of galaxy formation?
Stellar streams are remnants of disrupted satellite galaxies that retain coherent motions and chemistry, making them excellent tracers of past mergers and tests for dark matter substructure within the Milky Way's halo.

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This show leans into high-level physics, engineering, and policy, often pairing researchers with industry leaders and policymakers to explore frontier topics—from thermodynamic computing and quantum sensing to fusion materials, medical optics, and AI's impact on science. Episodes frequently thread practical applications, funding and governance, and real-world deployments, giving listeners a mix of deep technical context and strategic insight for both research and industry audiences. A standout quality is the breadth of guests, spanning academia, national labs, startups, and government, which helps illuminate how fundamental science translates into technology, policy, and markets. The format tends to combine rigorous explanations with career... more

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